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Active History: The American Civil War Simulation

For Students 9th - 10th
Take on the role of President Jefferson Davis or President Abraham Lincoln and proceed through the Civil War. This simulation can be played between two players or one. Users are challenged to choose the courses that each president likely...
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Pdm: The Music of the American Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
A compilation of music from the Civil War era, including patriotic songs, songs of the homefront, as well as battlefield songs. Hear the songs and read the lyrics from "The Civil War Songbook."
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National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Teacher Serve: The American Civil War: An Environmental View

For Students 9th - 10th
The telling of the Civil War from an ecological view from the National Humanities Center. The toll of life taken of young men and animals, the devastation of cities, towns, farmland, trees, and forests - all these factors are discussed...
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Teaching the Civil War With Technology

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Excellent "go-to" website for teachers looking for means in which to incorporate technology into their units on the American Civil War. Author provides a blog and wiki brimming with lesson and integration ideas, videos, book reviews, and...
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Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: Battle of Chancellorsville

For Students 9th - 10th
Loads of information! Read a short description of the actual Battle and a piece that was written by Maj. Gen. Couch after the War, and much more. Includes the official descriptions and descriptions of the battle from various sources.
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The Civil War Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
Anything that one might need to research or understand the American Civil War can be found on this huge web site! Photo and text database, official records and maps, battles, research pages, and much more can be found in this expansive...
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The History of War: Battles, Sieges and Treaties: American Civil War (1861 1865)

For Students 9th - 10th
A chronological listing of all the major and minor battles of the American Civil War from the firing of the first shots at Fort Sumter to the last Battle of Palmetto Ranch, fought a month after Lee surrendered at Appomatox. Most of the...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Learning Page: African American Soldiers During the Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides an overview of the African American soldiers who fought during the Civil War.
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Pennsylvania Heritage Society: Pennsylvania Civil War 150

For Students 9th - 10th
The sidebar of this site reads "Understand the War Through People Then and Now." That is the mission of the site, and when you click on each word or phrase, you open up a world of information about the Civil War. Compiled resources help...
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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Animated Map: Fort Sumter

For Students 9th - 10th
Animated map tells the story of the events that led up to the first shots of the Civil War fired at Fort Sumter. [7:31]
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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Seven Days in History

For Students 9th - 10th
Noted Civil War historian Gary Gallagher offers this informative analysis of the Seven Days' Battles, the end of the Peninsula Campaign. Read about Robert E. Lee's strategy and the Confederate protection of their capital, Richmond.
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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: The Battle of Antietam

For Students 9th - 10th
Watch this animated Civil War simulation depicting the The Battle of Antietam of 1862.
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History of American Wars

History of American Wars: Civil War Battles (Part 1)

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a look at the details of the early battles of the American Civil War from 1861-1862.
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History of American Wars

History of American Wars: Civil War Battles 1861

For Students 9th - 10th
A review of the battles from the American Civil War throughout 1861. From Fort Sumter to Fredericksburg identify each of the battles.
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History Net: Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a summary of the American Civil War, including various battles and milestones.
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Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.

New Georgia Encyclopedia: Women During the Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
Article that takes a look at the role of women in the South during the American Civil War especially in Georgia.

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