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Read Works: On Hallowed Ground
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the battle of Gettysburg and efforts being made to preserve famous battlefields. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Georgia's Blue and Gray Trail: Northern Virginia Campaign
After scrolling through a timeline of the North Virginia Campaign, you can read a description of the campaign and follow hyperlinks to more information.
Tennessee History For Kids
Tennessee History for Kids: Carnton Plantation and Carter House
It was the bloodiest five hours in Tennessee history. On November 30, 1864, the Confederate Army of Tennessee charged into a well-entrenched Union force on the outskirts of the town of Franklin. Wave after wave of men in gray uniforms...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Mc Clellan's Campaign Against Richmond, 1862
A map of the region around Richmond, Virginia, showing the Civil War battle sites and operations of Union General McClellan during the Peninsula Campaign in 1862.
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Mex Online: The History of Cinco De Mayo
Origins of this Mexican Holiday date back to the Battle of Puebla in 1862. This site explores the events that make this a special date in Mexican history.
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National Park Service: Richmond National Battlefield: Cold Harbor
A chronological description of the events of the Battle of Cold Harbor. There is a link to a descriptive tour and map of the battle field.
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Two Wars, the Gilded and the Gritty: America, 1870 1912
A political cartoon depicting a Union and a Confederate veteran united in support for the Spanish-American War. A painting entitled Twelve-Inch Gun depicting elegant officers and ladies aboard a battle ship, civilizing gentility and the...
Library of Congress
Loc: Map Collections 1500 2002
This collection provides maps dating back to 1500 up to the present. The collection includes: cities, towns, discovery and exploration, conservation and environment, military battles, cultural landscapes, transportation, communication,...
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National Park Service: Stones River National Battlefield
While the Stones River Campaign did not clearly define a winner, the battles which took place on this national battlefield marked a much needed boost to the Union Army in their efforts to begin implementing the Emancipation Proclamation....
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Etc: Maps Etc: Battle of Edgehill, October 23, 1642
A map of the Battle of Edgehill in southern Warwickshire during the First English Civil War. The battle was between the Royalists under Charles I of England, and the Parliamentarians led by the Earl of Essex. This battle was fought on...
The History Place
The History Place: Timeline Photos Gettysburg
This site from The History Place provides a very extensive timeline of the life and work of Abraham Lincoln. Throughout the timeline are photos that can be enlarged, links to many speeches and papers, and other historical information....
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Etc: Maps Etc: First Battle of Bull Run, July 21, 1861
A map of operations for the First Battle of Bull Run or First Battle of Manassas, the initial major land battle of the American Civil War, July 21, 1861. The map shows Bull Run Creek, the towns of Manassas, Centerville, the Stone Bridge,...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Bull Run, Battle of the Forenoon, June 21, 1861
A map of the morning operations of the First Battle of Bull Run or First Battle of Manassas, the initial major land battle of the American Civil War, July 21, 1861. The map shows Bull Run Creek, Young's Branch, the Stone Bridge and Stone...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Bull Run, Battle of the Afternoon, July 21, 1861
A map of the afternoon operations of the First Battle of Bull Run or First Battle of Manassas, the initial major land battle of the American Civil War, July 21, 1861. The map shows Bull Run Creek, Young's Branch, the Stone Bridge and...
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Etc: Battles of Wilson's Creek and Pea Ridge, 1861 1862
A map of the portions of Missouri and Arkansas showing the battle sites of Wilson's Creek or Battle of Oak Hills (Missouri, August 10, 1861) and Pea Ridge or Battle of Elkhorn Tavern (Arkansas, March 7-8, 1862) fought in the American...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: The Seven Days Battle, 1862
A map of the area around Richmond, Virginia showing the sites of the Seven Days Battle, which took place June 26-July 2, 1862 during the American Civil War. The map shows the roads and railways to the east of Richmond, and the battle...
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Etc: Maps Etc: The Battle of Williamsburg, May 5, 1862
A map of the area to the southeast of Williamsburg, Virginia, showing the Battle of Williamsburg or Battle of Fort Magruder, fought on May 5, 1862 during the Peninsula Campaign of the American Civil War.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Battle of Chickamauga, 1863
A plan of the battle of Chickamauga (September 19-20, 1863) during the American Civil War.
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Etc: Maps Etc: Battle of Iuka, September 19, 1862
A plan of the Battle of Iuka, Mississippi, on September 19, 1862, during the Iuka-Corinth Campaign of the American Civil War. The map shows the roads and railroad, the positions of Union General Rosecrans, and the positions and line of...
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Etc: Theatre of War in the East, 1861 1865
A map of the eastern seat of war during the American Civil War, showing cities, railroads, mountains and terrain, forts, rivers, and significant battle sites.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: The War in the West, 1861 1865
A map of the western seat of war during the American Civil War, showing cities, forts, rivers, and significant battle sites.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: The War in the East, 1863
A map showing the major battle sites in the east in 1862-1863 during the American Civil War. The map shows major cities, rivers, and the sites of Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Mount Cedar, Mechanicsville,...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: The War in the East, 1861 1865
A map showing the area of the American Civil War in the east, including the major battle sites of Bulls Run Creek, Manassas Junction, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Mechanicsville, Cold Harbor, Malvern Hill,...
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Etc: Theatre of War in the United States, 1861 1865
A map showing the extent of the Confederate territories east of the Mississippi River during the American Civil War (1861-1865). The map shows state lines and capitals, major cities, forts, battle sites, and rivers in the region. The map...