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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

On Deck of a Union Warship

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students examine role of Naval blockades in Union war strategy, and analyze primary source image "On Deck of a Union Warship" and make detailed observation about people and activities shown.
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Handout
Other

Encyclopedia of American Foreign Policy: Civil War Diplomacy

For Students 9th - 10th
An article by noted historian, Kinley Brauer, discusses the role of foreign policy for both the North and the South in the Civil War. An interesting, and often forgotten, aspect of the war.
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Handout
University of South Florida

Florida's Role in the Civil War; "Supplier of the Confederacy"

For Students 9th - 10th
Although geographically out of the main battle sites of the Civil War, Florida played an important role in the Confederacy. Find out how Florida helped in the Civil War and read about the battles that were fought there.
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Website
A&E Television

History.com: The War of 1812

For Students 9th - 10th
The History Channel presents their encyclopedic entry on the War of 1812. The channel's website has a search function that includes video and audio files on topics related to major historical events.
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Website
Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: Civil War Gunboats

For Students 9th - 10th
Descriptions of specific gunboats used by both the Union and the Confederacy during the Civil War.
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Website
Other

The Civil War in Georgia

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the Civil War in Georgia including information about the beginning of the war, the blockade, and Sherman's march through Georgia.