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The Battle of Pea Ridge
Students examine the battle of Pea Ridge during the Civil War in Arkansas. They write a 3 point paragraph on the Battle of Pea Ridge between the Union and the Confederate troops.
Amethyst Galleries
Antietam: A Photographic Tour
A photographic tour of the Battle of Antietam. Presents the battle through images of the sites where parts of the battle occurred and provides information about the battle sites. Included are many maps and commentary. A site for the...
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National Park Service: Antietam National Battlefield
The National Park Service offers a wealth of information on Antietam, the battle, casualties, flags, and weapons. A very worthwhile site.
Other
Antietam on the Web
A comprehensive resource from Antietam on the Web of the Battle of Antietam, including historical documents, battle maps and much more.
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National Park Service: Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System
The place to go for information on the soldiers and sailors who served during the Civil War in both the Confederate and Union military. Use the searchable database to locate basic information about the 6.3 million men who served on both...
Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: Confederate View on Vicksburg Campaign
Discusses the Confederates' views of the Vicksburg Campaign. Taken from "Confederate Military History."
Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: Battle of Fort Donelson
A detailed account of the Battle of Fort Donelson from "The Confederate Military History."
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: History and Archaeology: Battle of Chickamauga
Discover facts about the Battle of Chickamauga, which was fought in 1863 and was the biggest Civil War battle ever to take place in Georgia.
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Battle of Gettysburg: Battlefield Maps
This site provides a complete map of the battle fought at Gettysburg.
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National Park Service: Vicksburg National Military Park: Vicksburg Campaign
This resource provides detailed information on the Vicksburg campaign and siege, culminating in the surrender of the city and its defending army.
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Maryland Secretary of State: Kids Page: State Song of Maryland
Have you ever really read the words of Maryland's official state song? Although Maryland did not join the Confederacy, the words of James Ryder Randall, adopted as the state song, show that at least some in Maryland didn't have a high...
Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: Gettysburg Battle Maps
This site provides three small maps depicting the troop alignments on the battlefield of Gettysburg on July 1-3, 1863.
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Bora: Battle of Richmond, Kentucky
Read a detailed account of the Battle of Richmond (1862) which was the second largest Civil War battle in Kentucky and a great victory for the Confederates. Check out the virtual tour and trivia links to learn more.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: The Battle of Antietam
What was the bloodiest battle in all American history? The Battle of Antietam , during the Civil War, wins this dubious honor. The Library of Congress has more information about this famous battle along with some actual photographs.