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Federal Reserve Bank of New York: Econ Explorers Journal [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
In this collection of instructional activity activities, students will complete an "Econ Explorers Journal" to help them learn how economics is involved in their neighborhood, the books they read, in earning a living, at their banks, in...
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War Times Journal

War Times Journal: The Battle of Manila Bay by Admiral George Dewey

For Students 9th - 10th
A fascinating account of the famous naval battle by the American naval commander himself, Admiral Dewey.
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Mount Vernon Ladies' Association: The Journal of Major George Washington

For Students 9th - 10th
Article discussing the historical importance of George Washington's account of his travels in the Ohio region with the Virginia militia between October 1753 and January 1754. This was just prior to the French and Indian War.
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War Times Journal

War Times Journal: Reminiscences of the Civil War by John B. Gordon

For Students 9th - 10th
An online excerpt from the memoirs of Confederate General John B. Gordon who fought at the Battles of Bull Run, Antietam and Gettysburg. The account gives an insight into the mindset of the Confederate leaders during the Civil War.
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City Journal: The Man Who Gilded the Gilded Age

For Students 9th - 10th
A fascinating account of the life of Richard Morris Hunt, foremost architect of the Gilded Age of America.
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War Times Journal

War Times Journal: Memoirs: William T. Sherman

For Students 9th - 10th
Several chapters taken from General Sherman's memoirs covering the Battle of Shiloh in April 1862. He provides a leadership view of the actions of General Ulysses S. Grant before, during and after the battle.
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My Bib

For Students 9th - 10th
MyBib is a free bibliography and citation generator that makes accurate citations for you to copy straight into your assignments and papers. It creates citations for books, journals, websites, and videos by searching for a title or...
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Duke University

Civil War Women: Online Archival Collections

For Students 3rd - 8th
A Special Collection from Duke University. The site contains original source documents and further Internet resources about women during the Civil War.

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