University of Maryland
University of Maryland: John Jacob Omenhausser, Civil War Sketchbook
Point Lookout, Maryland, 1864-1865 John Jacob Omenhausser was a Confederate soldier who was imprisoned towards the end of the American Civil War, from June 1864 to June 1865, at Point Lookout, Maryland. During his stay there, he...
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Virginia History Series: The American Civil War in Virginia [Pdf]
The state of Virginia played a pivotal role in the Civil War. Trace the war from the beginning to the battles in Virginia, and to Lee's surrender through this comprehensive slideshow. Included are charts, maps and actual photography from...
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Active History: The American Civil War Simulation
Take on the role of President Jefferson Davis or President Abraham Lincoln and proceed through the Civil War. This simulation can be played between two players or one. Users are challenged to choose the courses that each president likely...
Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: Battle of Chancellorsville
Loads of information! Read a short description of the actual Battle and a piece that was written by Maj. Gen. Couch after the War, and much more. Includes the official descriptions and descriptions of the battle from various sources.
Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: Letters About the Civil War
Get some first-hand information about a soldier's life during the Civil War from this large collection of letters, most of which were written by Confederate Soldiers. There is also a diary written by a member of the 20th Indiana Regiment...
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Ducksters: Word Search: Civil War
A fun word search game with history terms from the American Civil War. Play online or print out a version for use in class or at home.
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Ducksters: Civil War for Kids: Battle of Fort Sumter
Study the major event that started American Civil War on this site. Kids learn about the Battle of Fort Sumter, South Carolina.
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Ducksters: Civil War for Kids: Timeline
Study the timeline and events that took place during the American Civil war in history on this website.
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Ducksters: Civil War for Kids: Robert E. Lee Surrenders at Appomattox
Research information about Robert E. Lee's Surrender at Appomattox. Learn how the event that led to the end of the American Civil War.
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Ducksters: Civil War for Kids: President Abraham Lincoln's Assassination
Kids learn about the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth; major event in the American Civil War.
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Ducksters: Civil War for Kids: The Confederation of the United States
Study the Confederation of the United States, or Confederacy, during the Civil War on this website. Learn about the Confederate leaders and generals.
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Memory: Civil War Memory and American Nostalgia: Influence of Lincoln
An excerpt from Jane Addams' autobiography "Twenty Years at Hull House" that describes how Abraham Lincoln inspired her urban reform efforts.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: American Studies: Major Great Society Programs
Here is a list, with descriptions, of the major Great Society programs and many of the laws passed in the Lyndon Baines Johnson administration to support those programs.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "The Make Believe Man" by Richard Harding Davis
Text of the short story "The Make-Believe Man" by American author Richard Harding Davis. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
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Classic Reader: "Marjorie Daw" by Thomas Bailey Aldrich
Text of the short story "Marjorie Daw" by American author Thomas Bailey Aldrich. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
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Classic Reader: "The Mother's Promise" by T. S. Arthur
Text of the short story "The Mother's Promise" by American author T. S. Arthur. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
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Classic Reader: "A Mystery Explained" by t.s. Arthur
Text of the short story "A Mystery Explained" by American author T.S. Arthur. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
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Classic Reader: "On Guard" by t.s. Arthur
Text of the short story "On Guard" by American author T.S. Arthur. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
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Classic Reader: "Peace Manoeuvres" by Richard Harding Davis
Text of the short story "Peace Manoeuvres" by Richard Harding Davis, an American author. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation: Pardon or Pillory
Guess the letters in the words to save the colonist from the pillory. This play on hangman reviews historical vocabulary.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Mississippi State History for Kids
Study the history and timeline of the state of Mississippi including early explorers, Native Americans, early settlers, and the Civil War on this page.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "Queen of Spades" by Edward Payson Roe
Text of the short story "Queen of Spades" by Edward Payson Roe. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
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Classic Reader: "Look at T'other Side" by T. S. Arthur
Text of the short story "Look at t'Other Side" by T. S. Arthur. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
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