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Library of Congress

Loc: Civil War Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress provides a large collection of maps dating back to the Civil War. The collection consists of reconnaissance, sketch, coastal, and theater-of-war maps which depict troop activities and fortifications during the...
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Texas Historical Commission: Texas in the Civil War [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive 36-page history of the Civil War in Texas. Includes numerous images, maps, primary documents, profiles of leading figures, a timeline, and information about battles. Specific topics are addressed, such as the cotton...
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Cwsac: Civil War Battle Summaries: Manassas, First

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is an organized description of the first major land battle of the Civil War of the Manassas Campaign. This battle is also known as the First Bull Run. Read a description of it here.
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University of Georgia

University of Georgia: Hargrett Library Rare Map Collection: American Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection of rare Civil War maps enhance the study and learning of the Civil War. They provide a wealth of insight into the war and helps to better understand the events that occurred. A great resource for teachers and an exciting...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Civil War Maps: History of Mapping the Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate the importance of mapping to both the Union and the Confederates in planning their military strategy. From the Library of Congress.
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History of American Wars

History of American War: Battles of the Civil War 1864

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline of the events of 1864 during the Civil War.
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History of American Wars

History of American Wars: Battles of the Civil War 1863 65

For Students 9th - 10th
Identify the battles of the Civil War from 1863 through 1865.
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Tom Richey

Tom Richey: The Civil War 1861 1865

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive collection of slides enhance study of the Civil War in North America. Find illustrated details of the key parts of the war: secession, limited war, turning point, and total war. Consider the probing essay questions also...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Civil War Maps: History of Mapping the Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed, thorough account of commercial map making during the Civil War. Site contains a propaganda map for the Anaconda Plan, encircling the South.
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of Us: A War to End Slavery Webisode 6

For Students 9th - 10th
A wonderful, interactive site covering many aspects of the Civil War. See photographs, primary sources, and find interesting tidbits about the war. Included are links to lesson plans, teacher guides, resources, activities, and tools.
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Kansas Historical Society

Kansas State Historical Society: Kansas in the Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: Mc Dowell's Advance to Bull Run

For Students 9th - 10th
Details written by James B. Fry, an adjutant to McDowell, describe McDowell's advance and the Union Army's attack and subsequent retreat at the First Battle of Bull Run. From "Battles and Leaders of the Civil War" by Ned Bradford.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: The American Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the Civil War produced by the National Parks Service provides information on the entire conflict as well as information on specific battles that occurred.
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State Library-Florida

Florida Memory: Florida in the Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
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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State Library-Florida

Florida Memory: Florida in the Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Alabama Humanities Foundation

Encyclopedia of Alabama: Alabama and the Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entries of the significant people, places, and events that occurred in Alabama during the Civil War and the period immediately following, including the Battle of Mobile Bay and Confederate naval operations in the state.
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Henry J. Sage

Sage American History: The Civil War in 1863: The Decisive Year

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed account of the turning point in the Civil War in 1863 after the victories of three significant battles including Gettysburg, Vicksburg and Chattanooga. Links to further reading on Gettysburg and Vicksburg.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: The American Civil War: African Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of African American's contributions during the Civil War. Presents the history, contributions, and information on the Underground Railroad.
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Henry J. Sage

Sage American History: The Civil War Part I: The Opening Years

For Students 9th - 10th
Article on the Civil War from the very first battles in 1861 when the war began to the end of the second year in 1862.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Civil War for Kids: Battle of Fort Donelson

For Students 9th - 10th
Article on the Battle of Fort Donelson provides students with facts and summary about the Civil War Battle. Page includes fun facts and video [3:00] on Abraham Lincoln.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Cwsac: Civil War Battle Summaries by State

For Students 9th - 10th
A search engine to find summaries of Civil War battles by state. Information includes battle location, date(s), commanders, casualties, and a description of the battle.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Cwsac: Civil War Battle Summaries: Main Western Theater 1861 62

For Students 9th - 10th
Links summaries of Civil War battles in the Western Theater in 1861 and 1862. From the National Park Service.
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Kentucky Educational Television

Kentucky Educational Television: Geology and the Civil War: Battle of Perryville

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting look at the Battle of Perryville based on the geology of the region. A map shows the initial and final positions of both the Union and Confederate armies.
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Ohio State University

E History: Battles & Leaders of the Civil War: Sheridan in Shenandoah Valley

For Students 9th - 10th
The Shendandoah Valley received no rest in the Civil War. General Philip Sheridan's Shenandoah Valley Campaign was the last of many forays by both the Union and Confederate Armies through this breadbasket area. Read about the strategy...

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