Other
Ohio Historical Society: Civil War Prisoners' List
The Ohio Historical Center provides a data base which gives the names, date imprisoned, and the prison for Ohio prisoners of war at Andersonville, and the prison at Salisbury, North Carolina.
Other
Gah: Outline of the Civil War Links
Scroll down through this outline to section IV, B where you will find a list of the major battles and naval engagements of 1861 and 1862.
New York Times
New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: The Civil War
The New York Times Learning Network has developed an interactive & printable crossword puzzle on The Civil War.
New York Times
New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: Black History Month
The New York Times Learning Network presents an interactive & printable crossword puzzle on Black History Month.
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Dr. Mary Walker
View the stamp artwork of Glenora Richards honoring Dr. Mary Edwards Walker. Learn about how Dr. Walker helped those in need during the Civil War era.
Other
Civil War Traveler: Civil War Travel
This resource explores Civil War sites of interest in various states in the Union as well as the Confederacy. It describes battles and important events that occurred, including maps.
Library of Congress
Loc: History of the 105th Pennsylvania Volunteers
The Library of Congress gives the history of the 105th Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers in a timeline form. Based on "History of the One Hundred and Fifth Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers" by Kate M. Scott. Part of Tilton C....
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Civil War Quiz
This easy-to-understand multiple choice quiz takes you through the events surrounding the Civil War. Review your score and any missed questions at the end.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Harpers Ferry and John Brown for Kids
History Questions: Harpers Ferry and John Brown Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Life as a Soldier During the Civil War for Kids
History Questions: Life as a Soldier During the Civil War Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Living During the Civil War for Kids
History Questions: Living During the Civil War Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Civil War Uniforms for Kids
History Questions: Civil War Uniforms Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Union Blockade for Kids
History Questions: Union Blockade Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Chinese Civil War for Kids
History Questions: Chinese Civil War Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
National Women's Hall of Fame
National Women's Hall of Fame: Women of the Hall: Mary Edwards Walker
Read a brief life history on the first woman to receive the Medal of Honor for her bravery in the Civil War, physician Mary Walker.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Kennesaw Mountain: History and Culture
A site from the National Park Service that provides limited information on the Kennesaw Mountain Civil War battle.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Vicksburg National Military Park: Grant Pushes Inland
A brief introduction to General Grant's change of strategy and decision to mount an attack on Vicksburg from the northeast.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Vicksburg Natl Military Park: Passing the Vicksburg Batteries
Read how Rear Admiral David Dixon Porter moved his fleet past the Vicksburg batteries and lost only one transport.
Illinois Institute of Technology
The Oyez Project: Ex Parte Milligan
Read a brief abstract of the Ex Parte Milligan Case. Offers biographical links to each of the nine justices who decided upon the case.
PBS
Biographies of Key Figures: Nathan Bedford Forrest
A short biography of Forrest (1821-1877), a Civil War cavalry officer and Ku Klux Klan organizer.
PBS
Pbs: David Farragut
As a companion to PBS's "The Civil War," this site offers a brief biography of David Farragut.
Other
The Gettysburg Welcome Center: The Battle of Gettysburg
A summary and synopsis of the three days of the Battle of Gettysburg, the turning point of the Civil War, and its aftermath.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Prisoners From the Front Winslow Homer
This site provides details of the painting entitled "Prisoners from the Front" by American artist Winslow Homer.
Other
Historynet: William H. Carney: 54h Massachusetts Soldier
A dramatic summary of Carney's heroic actions during the Battle of Fort Wagner as well as a brief recount of his life following the Civil War.