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California Military History: California and the Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
Although California was far away from any fighting in the Civil War, it sent troops to support the Union. Read about why California was so important to the Union in these two articles from the California State Military Museum. Hyperlinks...
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Home of the American Civil War: Battle of New Madrid and Island No. 10

For Students 9th - 10th
Find three articles and a map about the blockading of the Mississippi River by the Confederate troops and the running of that blockade by Union ironclads.
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Alabama Humanities Foundation

Encyclopedia of Alabama: Wilson's Raid

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the events which evolved in Alabama in the spring of 1865 as the troops led by James Wilson, a Union general, destroyed most of the Confederacy's arms manufacturing abilities. Interestingly enough, Wilson's Raid ended...
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American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Maps of Antietam, Maryland (1862)

For Students 9th - 10th
Colorful map of Civil War Battle at Antietam in 1862 depicts the course of battle and strategy of both Union and Confederate troops. Map accompanied by informational text.
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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Maps of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (1863)

For Students 9th - 10th
Civil War battle map of Gettysburg depicts Union and Confederate troop movement at Devil's Den and Little Round Top, July 2, 1863.
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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Maps of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (1863)

For Students 9th - 10th
Battlefield map of the Battle of Gettysburg depicts troop movement of the Union and Confederate Armies in the fight for Culps Hill on July 3, 1863.
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Read Works: Escape From Kiev

For Teachers 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text that asks the reader to make predictions throughout an interview between a Jewish survivor of the invasion of Kiev and his granddaughter. A question sheet is available to help students...
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Ussc the Pullman Strike: Its Causes and Events

For Students 9th - 10th
An excerpt from U.S. Strike Commission Report on the Pullman Strike. Site presents questions at the end for study.
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Bonps: Battle of Nashville, a Narrative

For Students 9th - 10th
The Battle of Nashville Preservation Society (BONPS) offers a narrative of the Battle of Nashville. Content addresses Hood's strategy to reclaim Tennessee, the Union opposition, the steps to battle, the battle itself (blow-by-blow), and...
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Bonps: Battle of Nashville, a Narrative

For Students 9th - 10th
The Battle of Nashville Preservation Society (BONPS) offers a narrative of the Battle of Nashville. Content addresses Hood's strategy to reclaim Tennessee, the Union opposition, the steps to battle, the battle itself (blow-by-blow), and...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Bombardment of Fort Fisher, 1865

For Students 9th - 10th
A map showing the bombardment and Second Battle of Fort Fisher (January 13-15, 1865), in which Union forces successfully captured the fort. The map shows the Union ship and troop positions with bombardment ranges.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Battle of Antietam, 1862

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the vicinity of Sharpsburg, Maryland, site of the Battle of Antietam during the American Civil War (September 17, 1862). The map shows Union and Confederate troop positions over the course of the battle, Antietam Creek, and...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: New Madrid, 1862

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the vicinity of New Madrid and Island Number 2 along the Mississippi River in 1862 during the American Civil War. The map shows Union and Confederate positions, gun boats, batteries, redoubts, and forts, with map notes of...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Sharpsburg, September 17, 1862

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the vicinity of Sharpsburg, Maryland, site of the Battle of Antietam during the American Civil War (September 17, 1862). The map shows Union and Confederate troop positions over the course of the battle, Antietam Creek, and the...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Tennessee: Fort Pillow

For Students 9th - 10th
The Confederate victory at the Battle of Fort Pillow (April 1864) ended in the killing of 229 Black Union soldiers out of 262 engaged in the battle. This slaughter by the Southern troops under Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest has been labeled...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Jefferson C. Davis

For Students 9th - 10th
(1828-1879) Union soldier who helped lead troops in Sherman's March to the Sea
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Richard Yates

For Students 9th - 10th
Richard Yates (January 18, 1818 - November 27, 1873) was governor of Illinois during the American Civil War and has been considered the greatest war governor during that period. When the war began Gov. Yates sent more Illinois troops to...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: General O. O. Howard

For Students 9th - 10th
(1830-1909) Union soldier who was a part of Stonewall's attack and led troops in Sherman's March to the Sea