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Digital Public Library of America

Dpla: American Civil War Battles

For Students 9th - 10th
Collection of digital resources gathered from public libraries, archives, and museums about American Civil War battles. Explore Civil War military conflicts on land and sea, from Fort Sumter to Appomattox. Use maps and documents to...
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Henry J. Sage

Sage American History: Turning Points in the Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
Article detailing the turning points of the Civil War, including the battles at Antietam, Gettysburg, Vicksburg, along with the Emancipation Proclamation and Sherman's March. Link to virtual tour of Gettysburg battlefield.
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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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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Battle of Gettysburg

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth description of the Battle of Gettysburg, often coined the turning point of the Civil War. Provides background information on what led to the battle and detailed information on each of the three days of the battle.
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Other

Gettysburg College: Civil War Institute: Killed at Gettysburg

For Students 9th - 10th
Read in-depth accounts of the lives of the soldiers who died in the Battle of Gettysburg. Each story looks at the soldier's community and home life at the beginning of the war, his wartime experiences, and the impact his death had on...
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Other

About North Georgia: John Bell Hood

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource briefly details the life of John Bell Hood, concentrating on his actions as a Confederate General during the Civil War.
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Other

Behind the Stonewall: Devil's Den, Gettysburg, Pa

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides an interactive/panoramic view from the top of Devil's Den as it stands today. The descriptive content which follows details the battle fought there using modern day landmarks.
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Other

Behind the Stonewall: The Wheatfield, Gettysburg, Pa

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides an interactive/panoramic view from The Wheatfield as it stands today. The descriptive content which follows details the battle fought there using modern day landmarks.