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Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Battle of Antietam: Facts, Stats and Casualties
Article discussing the Battle of Antietam provides students of all ages important facts about battle strategy and statistics on war casualties.
State Library-Florida
Florida Memory: Florida in the Civil War
A text based article focusing on Florida and the Civil War including soldier participation, important events and battles, defeats, and finally the growth of anti-war feelings as the war neared an end.
State Library-Florida
Florida Memory: Florida in the Civil War
A text based article focusing on Florida and the Civil War including soldier participation, important events and battles, defeats, and finally the growth of anti-war feelings as the war neared an end.
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Siteseen: Civil Conflict: 1862 Civil War History
This article provides interesting information about the 1862 Civil War History, the second year of the conflict. Learn about the major events and battles between the Union and Confederacy and the Generals who led the armies into battle....
Curated OER
National Park Service: Stones River National Battlefield: Battle of Stones River
A very detailed description of the Battle of Stones River, a must-win for the Union Army. Find day-by-day battle maps, information about the carnage over the several days of fighting, and discover the importance of capturing the...
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Radford University: The Civil War for Fifth Graders
Covers many aspects of the Civil War, without too much text for Grade 5 students. Includes links to additional information and a few learning activities. (Note: Some links may no longer be working.)
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Civil War Traveler: Civil War Travel
This resource explores Civil War sites of interest in various states in the Union as well as the Confederacy. It describes battles and important events that occurred, including maps.
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Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Capture and Battle of New Orleans: Civil War for Kids
Article on the Capture and Battle of New Orleans in which students will find information on battle strategy and importance as well as fun facts and photos. Includes video [3:00] about Abraham Lincoln.
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North Georgia History: Chattanooga
This site from North Georgia.com provides a thought from Abraham Lincoln about the importance of Chattanooga to the Union forces. He said "taking Chattanooga is as important as taking Richmond."
University of Nebraska
University of Nebraska Lincoln: Railroads and the Making of Modern America
Jump aboard to examine the importance of railroads during the Civil War. Delve into primary source documents that show how the newly developed rail system played a strategic role in many battles and also examine the role of slave labor...
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48th Ovvi Regiment: The Official Record of the 48th Ovi at Shiloh
This is truly an excellent study and recounting of the Battle of Shiloh. The strategy of the Battle and the importance of the outcome are discussed. Primary resources such as Capt. Posegate's personal account and John Richardson's...