After the Battle of Fredericksburg, Major General Ambrose Burnside's heavy losses and strategic defeat seemed to spell the end for the Union. See how the battle unfolded with an animated map resource that demonstrates the way General...

Fort Sumter is a lasting emblem of the duration of the Civil War, and the American flag on its pole is a symbol of the Union's hard-fought victory. A short, informative video takes learners through the military strategies of the battle,...

Ulysses S. Grant, having been elevated to general-in-chief to the Armies of the United States, began the 1864 Overland Campaign that brought the Civil War to northern Virginia. High schoolers watch an informative video...

Many consider the 1862 siege at Vicksburg to be the turning point of the American Civil War. Learn more about the necessity of Vicksburg for both the Confederacy and the Union — and the importance of its conquest on July 4, 1862 —...

The four years of the Civil War resulted in 620,000 American deaths, which was 2% of the population in 1865 — the equivalent of which would be 6.5 million people in 2016. If you're interested in the Civil War and have 27 minutes to...

President Abraham Lincoln may not be the first name that comes up when discussing scientific advancement in the last two centuries, but Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson believes that Lincoln's efforts during the Civil War...

What qualities made Abraham Lincoln a successful president? Invite young historians to learn about the personal and political background of one of the greatest presidents in United States history. 

"History can teach us much more than just the facts. It's full of examples of how to live better." One of the greatest benefits of studying history is the inspiration we can draw from those who have worked to make a difference in the...

A quiet, serene town in Pennsylvania became the setting for an integral battle in the Civil War. The Battle of Gettysburg, Lee's second invasion of the North, failed to secure ground for the Confederacy. This video, part two in a series,...

What caused the American Civil War? Who were the major figures during this time? Focusing specifically on slavery and the attack on Fort Sumter, this resource provides a quick overview of some of the conflicts faced at this time.

It's April 3, 1865, and Robert E. Lee's troops are all but surrounded. After four years of fighting, Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant sit down together to discuss terms of surrender. This resource, part three of three, glances over the...

"A house divided against itself cannot stand," Abraham Lincoln famously said. This video series is aged and the sound cracks occasionally, but it does provide accurate information and visual imagery. This is part one of three.

The American Civil War tore the country in two. What made tension grow between the North and the South? How did the war finally begin? What artillery was used? Answer some of these basic questions using this resource. Consider choosing a...

In what ways did the Civil War challenge traditional religious beliefs? Video segment examines the slaughter of the Civil War and the toll it took on Lincoln. [6:32]

Historians examine Lincoln's early views on slavery at the outbreak of the Civil War. [2:49]

Why did President Lincoln refuse to officially recognize the Confederate States of America? Video segment explores the horrors of the battle of Gettysburg and President Lincoln's personal contempt for the Confederate States of America....

Was Abe Lincoln a White Supremacist? Find out in this video segment that explores Lincoln's proposed "compromise" solution to slavery which had involved the deportation of slaves to colonies in Panama and Liberia. [6:03]

Ken Burns' documentary, The Address, traces students from a school who are studying Lincoln's Gettysburg Address for meaning. How was this school capable of stirring students' curiostity about the famous speech? [1:01:56]

This video lesson from Yossarian the Grammarian demonstrates how to diagram the Gettysburg Address.

A unique document written by President Lincoln in anticipation of the election of 1864 is introduced by history professor Matthew Pinseker. [7:44]

Audio segment from BackStory Radio on the history of oratory in America in which the American History guys discuss what makes an iconic speech or speaker that will endure through the ages. Audio and transcript are provided.

[Free Registration/Login Required] A result of detailed study, scholar Lewis E. Lehrman speaks of what the nation can learn from the model of Abraham Lincoln. He presents an overview of Lincoln's life and the magnitude of his speeches...

Short video [1:11] on Abraham Lincoln animated and narrated with humor. Support materials for students include background essay on Lincoln and fact sheet to accompany video.

In this video [5:24] segment from the documentary American Masters: Bill T. Jones: A Good Man, Bill T. Jones and his Associate Artistic Director, Janet Wong, turn to primary texts to learn more about Abraham Lincoln. In an effort to make...