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A Hoosier Perspective on the March to the Sea: The Diary of William Miller

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders take a closer look at Sherman's March to the Sea. In this American Civil War lesson, 8th graders analyze the diary entries of William Miller. Discussion questions are included with the entries. Students create illustrated...
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History: Sherman's March to the Sea

For Teachers All
Students analyze two sources. First, they will look at a letter written by Sherman to Grant as Sherman's army approached Savannah. Second, they will review the lyrics to the popular song of that period, Marching Through Georgia.
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Atlanta and Sherman's March to the Sea

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the impact of William Tecumseh Sherman's actions during the Civil War.
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University of California

The Civil War: Strategies and Battles

For Students 7th Standards
Was it the War against Northern Aggression or the War to Unify the Union? Scholars investigate the key battles and strategies of the American Civil War to determine just why the North was victorious in the end.
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History of the Jews in England

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the history of Anti-Semitism in England. In this Jewish history lesson, students discuss the Pyramid of Hate and the Pyramid of Alliance as they discover a brief history of the Jews in England in the last 1000 years.
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Mapping the Civil War

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students identify the locations of pivotal American Civil War battles. In this map skills lesson plan, students label Fort Sumter, Antietam, Vicksburg, Gettysburg, and the Battle for Atlanta on an outline map. The map is not included.
Handout
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.

New Georgia Encyclopedia: Sherman's March to the Sea

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia article describing General William Sherman's "March to the Sea" across Georgia that started in Atlanta and ended in Savannah.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Sherman's March to the Sea

For Students 9th - 10th
Web page on the major events and definitions of Sherman's March to the Sea, with a number of learning resources including text, video [2:59], map and fun facts for kids.
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Sherman's March and America: Mapping Memory

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of five interactive maps that each focus on a different perspective of Sherman's March to the Sea. These include a factual map, one that looks at African Americans and Southern civilians, one about travel, one on soldiers,...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Civil War for Kids: Sherman's March to the Sea

For Students 9th - 10th
The page discusses Sherman's March to the Sea which was a major event in the American Civil War.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Quiz: Sherman's March to the Sea Practice Questions for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
History Questions: Sherman`s March to the Sea Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Sherman's March to the Sea, 1864

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina showing the routes of Union General Sherman's 'March to the Sea’ from Atlanta to Savannah (November 15 to December 21, 1864), and his march to Raleigh. The map shows state capitals,...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Sherman's March to the Sea, 1864

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina showing the routes of Union General Sherman's 'March to the Sea’ from Atlanta to Savannah (November 15 to December 21, 1864), and his march to Raleigh. The map shows the area to the...
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Center for History and News: William T. Sherman: Most Reckless Civil War General

For Students 9th - 10th
Are we right to remember General Sherman as the villain of the Civil War? Read another view of the famous march to the sea.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Sherman's March to the Sea, 1864

For Students 9th - 10th
A map showing the route of General Sherman's Savannah Campaign or "March to the Sea" (1864) during the American Civil War. The map is keyed to show the campaign routes, railroads, and battle sites.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Northern Plans to End the War

For Students 5th - 8th
By 1863 Northern military strategists developed a five-pronged plan to end the war. Read about how these goals were accomplished and at what great cost to both the Union and Confederate soldiers and civilians.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: From Atlanta to the Sea, 1864

For Students 9th - 10th
A map showing the route of General Sherman's Savannah Campaign or "March to the Sea" (1864) during the American Civil War. The map is keyed to show the routes of the cavalry and infantry corps, railroads, and battle sites.
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The History Cat

The History Cat: Winning the Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at the resources available to the Union and Confederate military forces, the Anaconda Plan undertaken by the North to squeeze the economy of the South, and the delaying tactics of General George McClellan who hesitated to attack...
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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.
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OpenStax

Open Stax: The Union Triumphant

For Students 11th - 12th
This section of a chapter on "The Civil War" describes the reasons why many Americans doubted that Abraham Lincoln would be reelected and explains how the Union forces overpowered the Confederacy.
Handout
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.

New Georgia Encyclopedia: Emancipation

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about emancipation in the state of Georgia, the struggle for a new social order and all that it entailed in this article from the New Georgia Encyclopedia.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Jefferson C. Davis

For Students 9th - 10th
(1828-1879) Union soldier who helped lead troops in Sherman's March to the Sea
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: General O. O. Howard

For Students 9th - 10th
(1830-1909) Union soldier who was a part of Stonewall's attack and led troops in Sherman's March to the Sea
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: General Oliver O. Howard

For Students 9th - 10th
General Howard, born in Leeds, Me., November 8th, 1830, was graduated at Bowdin in 1850, and at the United States Military Academy in 1854; became first lieutenant and instructor in mathematics in 1854, and resigned in 1861 to take...