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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Civil War Between Antony and Octavius

For Students 9th - 10th
This passage in William Morey's 1901 textbook explains the hostility between Antony and Octavius and Octavius' triumph.
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Beeghley Tech Innovations: Teaching the Civil War With Technology: Battles

For Students 6th - 9th
This is an alphabetical list of links to resources for specific battles of the Civil War such as Antietam and Appomattox.
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The Gettysburg Welcome Center: The Battle of Gettysburg

For Students 3rd - 8th
A summary and synopsis of the three days of the Battle of Gettysburg, the turning point of the Civil War, and its aftermath.
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Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.

New Georgia Encyclopedia: Edward Porter Alexander

For Students 9th - 10th
Highlights the life and military career of brigadier general Edward Porter Alexander, who served in twelve Civil War battles including Pickett's Charge at Gettysburg and the battle of Chickamauga.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Antietam National Battlefield

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Park Service offers a wealth of information on Antietam, the battle, casualties, flags, and weapons. A very worthwhile site.
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War Times Journal

War Times Journal: Memoirs: William T. Sherman

For Students 9th - 10th
Several chapters taken from General Sherman's memoirs covering the Battle of Shiloh in April 1862. He provides a leadership view of the actions of General Ulysses S. Grant before, during and after the battle.
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North Georgia History: Chronology of the Atlanta Campaign

For Students 9th - 10th
About North Georgia offers a chronology of the events which led to the siege and capture of Atlanta. Hyperlinks to biographies of Army officers involved in the Campaign and battles leading up to the capture of Atlanta.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Wilson Creek's National Battlefield

For Students 9th - 10th
A great resource for information on the Battle of Wilson's Creek. Click on "History and Culture" to find biographies of the generals involved and a brief summary of the battle itself. From the National Park Service.
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Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

Gilder Lehrman Institute: Lincoln & Churchill

For Students 9th - 10th
Abraham Lincoln and Winston Churchill lived through remarkably comparable challenges and difficulties in cataclysmic wars just eight decades apart. With very different upbringings and contrasting personalities, they led their war...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Battle of Antietam

For Students 9th - 10th
This Wikipedia article on the bloodiest battle in American history gives background information on the battle, the battle itself, and the aftermath.
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West Virginia Archives and History: Battle of Droop Mountain

For Students 9th - 10th
A good description of the Battle of Droop Mountain and an explanation of its place in West Virginia history, occurring as it did just a few months after West Virginia achieved statehood. Published in the West Virginia Review in October...
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Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission

Explore Pa History: Wartime Mobilization

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the short-term problems and long-term successes in mobilizing troops from Pennsylvania to fight in the Civil War. Included is information about the discussion of allowing blacks to serve in the war.
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Other

Hall of Black Achievement: Sergeant William H. Carney, c.m.h.: Civil War Hero

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of William H. Carney, inspiration of the 54th Massachusetts. There is a link to an audio reading of the narrative.
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Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: Copperheads (Peace Democrats)

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the Peace Democrats, also known by their detractors as Copperheads. Information is from "Historical Times Encyclopedia of the Civil War."
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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War Biography: Ambrose E. Burnside

For Students 9th - 10th
A biographical profile of Ambrose Burnside, a career officer who commanded Union troops in a number of Civil War battles with a mixture of successes and failures.
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Civil War Album: Fort Donelson, Fort Heiman, Fort Henry

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains photos taken currently at Fort Donelson and Fort Henry Civil War sites, with some drawings and historical photos. Use the pull-down menu to find a description of the Union victories at Ft. Henry and Donelson, as well...
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Other

Mr. Lincoln and Freedom: Black Soldiers: Louisiana and Massachusetts

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete discourse on the incorporation of black soldiers into the Union Army during the Civil War. The 54th Massachusetts Regiment is discussed in regard to the recruitment and the attack on Fort Wagner.
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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War Biography: Lewis "Lew" Wallace

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Overview of General Lew Wallace's role in the Civil War.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Kennesaw Mountain: History and Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
A site from the National Park Service that provides limited information on the Kennesaw Mountain Civil War battle.
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Civil War Image Map: Campaign for Vicksburg

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the Vicksburg Campaign shows the path of Grant's march and marks where the battles took place along the way.
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Other

American Civil War: The Battle of Gettysburg: Prisoners of War: Fort Delaware

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of Fort Delaware, a fort used to house Confederate prisoners of war beginning with those from the Battle of Gettysburg. Read about the living conditions and the prevalence of disease among the prisoners.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Gettysburg to Appomattox

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of the ongoing battles between Union and Confederate armies resulting in Lee's surrender at Appomattox.
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The American Civil War: The Battle of Gettysburg

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed map of the Battle of Gettysburg.
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University of Virginia

University of Virginia Library: The Valley of the Shadow

For Students 9th - 10th
Analyze the Civil War through a multitude of primary source documents. This comprehensive site chronicles the Civil War in Virginia from its roots to the battles, and finally the consequences of this divisive war. Read letters and...