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Read Works: On Hallowed Ground
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the battle of Gettysburg and efforts being made to preserve famous battlefields. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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National Park Service: Richmond National Battlefield: Cold Harbor
A chronological description of the events of the Battle of Cold Harbor. There is a link to a descriptive tour and map of the battle field.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Gettysburg, July 1, 1863
A plan of the Battle of Gettysburg in the American Civil War. July 1 shown.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Gettysburg, July 1863
A plan of the Battle of Gettysburg in the American Civil War. July 2, 3, 4 shown.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Battle of Gettysburg
Drawing of the fighting at Gettysburg.
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: James Longstreet (1821 1904)
Insightful biographical information on the life and career of James Longstreet who played a prominent role in the Civil War.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Winning the Civil War
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...
The History Place
The History Place: Abraham Lincoln
This site provides an extensive timeline of the life and work of Abraham Lincoln. Throughout the timeline there are photos that can be enlarged and many, many links to speeches, papers, letters of Lincoln's. The site is very easy to...
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National Park Service: Gettysburg National Military Park: Camp Life
An online exhibit that shares items made or used by Confederate or Union camps. It also describes some of the soldiers' activities in camps between battles.
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National Park Service: Collections: Symbols of Battle: Civil War Flags
A collection of Civil War flags in the National Park Service collection. Includes flags from Appomattox, Ford's Theater, Fort Pulaski, Fort Sumter, Gettysburg, and more. Information about each flag and its use is included with the...
Virginia History Series
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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Military History Online: The Wheatfield
This article analyzes the battle fought in The Wheatfield, a small rocky slope on the southern half of the Gettysburg battlefield.
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Gettysburg Battle Map
A short biography of Dan Sickles, a Union solider in the American Civil War. Includes an audio interview of a Dan Sickles biographer and links to other resources.
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About North Georgia: John Bell Hood
Resource briefly details the life of John Bell Hood, concentrating on his actions as a Confederate General during the Civil War.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Molly Pitcher
A brief biographical sketch that explores the life and contributions of the Revolutionary War heroine and Pennsylvania native, known as Molly Pitcher.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Text Sets: The Civil War
This is a collection of 29 Grade-Leveled texts (6-12)on the topic The Civil War. The American Civil War lasted for only 5 years but divided the country along bitter lines as the North fought to keep southern states from seceding from the...
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Civil War Traveler: Multimedia Civil War
This organization provides podcast tours of twenty-six Civil War battles. These recordings were designed to accompany a walking tour of each battle field. All podcasts are designed to download on a multimedia player.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: General James Longstreet
General Longstreet, born in Edgefield district, S. C., January 8th, 1821, was graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1842, and assigned to the Fourth Infantry. He served in the Mexican war, and for gallant and meritorious...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: General Wesley Merritt
General Merritt, born in New York city June 16th, 1836. He was graduated at the United States Military Academy July 1st, 1860, assigned to the dragoons and promoted first lieutenant May 13th, 1861, and captain April 13th, 1861, and...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: General Judson Kilpatrick
General Kilpatrick, born near Deckertown, N. J., January 14th, 1836, died in Valparaiso, Chili, December 4th, 1881, was graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1861; was appointed a captain of volunteers, May 9th; promoted...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: General Alexander S. Webb
General Webb, born in New York city, February 15th, 1835, was graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1855, and assigned to the artillery. He served in Florida, Minnesota, and for three years as assistant professor at West...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: General Alfred Pleasonton
General Pleasonton, born in Washington, D. C., June 7th, 1824, was graduated at the United States Military Academy in 1844; served in the Mexican War, and was brevetted first lieutenant for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battles...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: George Meade
A career U.S. Army officer and engineer involved in coastal construction. During the American Civil War he served as a Union general, and is best known for defeating Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Gettysburg.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: The War in the East, 1863
A map of southern Pennsylvania, Maryland, and northern Virginia showing the area of General Robert E. Lee's Northern Campaign in 1863. The map shows major cities, railroads, terrain, and rivers in the area. The goal of Lee's campaign,...
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