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The History Place

The History Place: German Troops March Through Warsaw

For Students 9th - 10th
Archived photo with caption of German troops marching through Warsaw during a victory parade.
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Encyclopedia of Arkansas: Battle of Prairie Grove

For Students 9th - 10th
The last major battle in the Trans-Mississippi West, the Battle of Prairie Grove pitted armies of equal strength against each other. Read about the battle, the strategy, and the commanders and troops involved.
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Virginia Family Research: The Battle of Gettysburg

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a concise description of the Battle of Gettysburg. It discusses each day of the battle and gives an account of the movement of the Union and Confederate troops. Includes pictures of the battle sites and a map showing...
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Explore Southern History: Battle of Prairie Grove in Depth

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth look at the Battle of Prairie Grove detailing the strategy involved, the troops who fought, and the consequences of the Prairie Grove Campaign. Hyperlinks to additional information on the battle.
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A&E Television

History.com: California's Little Known Role in the American Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
Though far from the main fighting, California made an outsized contribution to the Union victory, mostly in the form of gold and troops. California proved pivotal to the Union war effort, propping up the economy with its vast gold...
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Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: Confederate Partisan Rangers

For Students 9th - 10th
From "The Photographic History of the Civil War" comes this interesting article by Charles D. Rhodes about Confederate irregulars who harassed the Union troops, often operating on their own.
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World War 1

Worldwar1.com: Trenches on the Web: Armory

For Students 9th - 10th
Trenches on the Web offers a set of charts on World War I Armory, which includes the categories of artillery, gas, guns, naval, tanks, trenches, troops, U-boats, and Zeppelins. Be sure to click on "View Set" for each category to see...
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: 2nd and 3rd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry: Experience a Forced March

For Students 9th - 10th
Newspaper article published in the Weekly Northwestern, July 1898, about the toughening up process of volunteer troops during the Spanish-American War and subsequent response by Governor Edward Scofield.
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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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University of North Carolina

Susie (Baker) King Taylor: Reminiscences of My Life in Camp

For Students 7th - 9th
Electronic Edition of the text Reminiscences of My Life in Camp with the 33d United States Colored Troops
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Other

Exchange Club: Jackson's Letter Describing the Battle of New Orleans

For Students 9th - 10th
A letter from General Andrew Jackson concerning the condition and position of his troops and of the enemy nearing the end of the Battle of New Orleans.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Showdown in Little Rock

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about President Eisenhower's decision to send federal troops to Arkansas to enforce the desegregation of Central High School in Little Rock. See why that action was necessary, and how Central High School fit into the larger Civil...
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BBC

Bbc: History: D Day: Beachhead

For Students 9th - 10th
Historian Duncan Anderson explores the landing by Allied troops on the beaches of Normandy and discusses how meticulous planning and preparation, good luck, and bold decisions made D-Day a triumph instead of the 'ghastly disaster' it...
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Economic Aspects of the Civil War: A New Economy of War

For Students 9th - 10th
The "Breadbasket of the Confederacy", the Shenandoah Valley, depended on the rail lines to distribute food to both the troops and the civil population of the South. Read about the economic war that was waged hand in hand with the...
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US National Archives

National Archives: Comparing Civil War Recruitment Posters

For Teachers 6th - 8th
The Lincoln administration struggled with the idea of recruiting black troops until it became a necessity for the Union army. Compare and contrast the following recruitment posters - one for recruiting black men for the Union army and...
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Australian War Memorial

Australian War Memorial: Framing Conflict: Iraq and Afghanistan

For Students 9th - 10th
In March 2007, collaborative artists Lyndell Brown and Charles Green travelled for six weeks through the Middle East, Afghanistan, and the Persian Gulf as the Australian War Memorial's official war artists. Their works of art record the...
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BBC

Bbc News: New Year Heralds New Somali Fears

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of the effects of the resignation of President Yusuf of Somalia and the withdrawal of Ethiopian troop support. This brings to light the question of whether the country will face greater instability and violence among warring...
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BBC

Bbc News: Ethiopia's Somalia Dilemma

For Students 9th - 10th
Two years after entering Somalia to support its unstable government, Ethiopia has announced that its troops will be leaving the impoverished, battle filled country. Background details of Somalia and its terrorist groups as well as the...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ap Us History: 1844 1877: Reconstruction: The Compromise of 1877

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the Compromise of 1877 which gave the presidency to Rutherford B. Hayes and signaled the end of Reconstruction in the South. As a result of this act, federal troops withdrew from the South, and Jim Crow laws were passed by...
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Drinking Coffee Elsewhere" by Zz Packer

For Students 9th - 10th
In this collection of short stories ZZ Packer introduces us to a range of different perspectives, from Brownie Troops out to seek retribution, to a father and son who bicker on their way to the Million Man March. Selected (8) reading...
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NBC

Msnbc: 8 u.s. Troops Charged With Murder

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the charges against the eight men and tells where they are currently being held. Analyzes what could possibly happen to them if they are convicted. (June 2006)
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PBS

Pbs Newshour: Withdrawal of Us Troops From Afghanistan Hangs Over Karzai Visit

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of the events leading up to the Washington meeting between President Obama and President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan in May 2010. A top issue for discussion will be President Obama's deadline of July 2011 to start withdrawing...
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The Guardian

Guardian: Troops Renew Attacks on Pro Democracy Demonstrators

For Students 9th - 10th
Guardian correspondents Ian Black and Nour Ali discuss the protests occurring in Syria and the Syrian government's reaction to them. (August 9, 2011)
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Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: Gettysburg Battle Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides three small maps depicting the troop alignments on the battlefield of Gettysburg on July 1-3, 1863.

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