Kansas Historical Society
Kansas State Historical Society: Kansas in the Civil War
Read about the Kansas "Frontier Guard" that protected President Lincoln, and find out about one of the largest cavalry battles fought in the Civil War at the Battle of Mine Creek in Kansas.
US National Archives
Docsteach: What Else Was Happening During the Civil War Era?
The years leading up to, during, and following the Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877) are most often remembered for the tension between North and South, the question of slavery, President Lincoln, and social and political changes...
US National Archives
Docsteach: Black Soldiers in the Civil War
In this activity students will analyze a two-page poster that the Government used to recruit recently freed slaves to fight for the Union Army during the Civil War. The poster refers to the Emancipation Proclamation and to President...
Other
University of Delaware: Abraham Lincoln: A Bicentennial Celebration
Commemorating Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday, this exhibition provides several documents and photographs remembering the President's life. Resources cover his political career, slavery, the civil war and his assassination.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: u.s. Grant: Warrior Biography: Abraham Lincoln
A profile of Abraham Lincoln's life leading up to and during his professional career as President of the United States during the Civil War.
Other
The Lincoln Institute: Mr. Lincoln and Friends
Experience Abraham Lincoln's life, career, character and beliefs in this collection of short essays. The perfect book for history buffs and anyone who wants to learn more about Abraham Lincoln "by littles".
The History Place
The History Place: Battle of Gettysburg
This site from The History Place provides a detailed account of the most famous and important battle of the U.S. Civil War, the battle of Gettysburg. Check out the link, near the bottom of the page, to a letter from President Lincoln to...
Other
Book a Day Almanac: Lincoln: A Photobiography
Discover the story behind the children's book classic, Lincoln: A Photobiography, while also delving into the background of the author, Russell Freedman.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Pennsylvania Democrats
A good look at the views of the Democratic Party in Pennsylvania just prior to and during the Civil War. Read about Democratic president from Pennsylvania, James Buchanan, and his views about the importance of slavery in the national...
University of Groningen
American History: Presidents: Gettysburg Address
This site provides the text of the Gettysburg Address.
Son of the South
Son of the South: The Assassination of President Abraham Lincoln
Pages from Harper's Weekly edition on April 29, 1865, published just after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Reconstruction Era
Describes what the South was like after the Civil War ended. Many places were in ruins and people were desperately poor with many being homeless. Social structures had collapsed now that slaves had been freed. The Reconstruction era...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Commemoration of the Gettysburg Battlefield
This activity engages students in projects centered around the Gettysburg Address. Students will study primary sources and make group presentations to share their learning. Then students will assume the roles of "experts", hypothesize...
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The Gettysburg Address (3 5)
Features the text of the speech delivered by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863 known as the Gettysburg Address.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The Gettysburg Address (6 8)
Offers the full text of the Gettysburg address delivered by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863. Links to further information are included.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Gettysburg Address
Provides interesting facts and important information about the Gettysburg Address commemorating the massive deaths at the bloody Battle of Gettysburg.