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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: The Era of Expansion and Reform

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource, a speech by Woodrow Wilson to Congress on April 8, 1913, gives a great review of how the United States transformed from from a rural country to an urban one. It includes a review of industrialization, new inventions,...
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Library of Congress

Loc: African American Odyssey: Free Blacks in Antebellum Period

For Students 9th - 10th
A site that chronicles through documents the accomplishments of African-Americans, both slave and free, from colonial times through the Civil War.
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: The Civil War in the United States, 1861

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the southeastern States showing the Federal and Confederate territories at the end of 1861. The railroad network shown is based on 1860 lines. The map shows major cities, mountain systems, rivers, and coastal features of the area.
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Curated OER

Etc: Theatre of War in the United States, 1861 1865

For Students 9th - 10th
A map showing the extent of the Confederate territories east of the Mississippi River during the American Civil War (1861-1865). The map shows state lines and capitals, major cities, forts, battle sites, and rivers in the region. The map...
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Curated OER

Etc: Theatre of War in the East, 1861 1865

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the eastern seat of war during the American Civil War, showing cities, railroads, mountains and terrain, forts, rivers, and significant battle sites.
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: The War in the South and Southwest, 1862

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, and the western portion of Florida showing the area of western campaigns (1862) during the American Civil War. The map shows major cities, the railroad network, forts,...
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Hazardous Business: Line and Lands of the Texas & Pacific Railway, 1873

For Students 9th - 10th
Here's a map showing the Texas & Pacific Railway. Click on link to get larger version which shows the route across Texas as well as an inset which shows how the railway connected to other railroads in the U.S.
Website
University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: The Era of Expansion and Reform

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Information about the period in United States history between the Civil War and World War I. The United States was transformed from a rural republic to an urban state.
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Curated OER

Re Union and the Railroad

For Students 9th - 10th
A speech and an engraving that illustrate how the railroad helped to unite the country after the Civil War.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: The War in the East, 1863

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of southern Pennsylvania, Maryland, and northern Virginia showing the area of General Robert E. Lee's Northern Campaign in 1863. The map shows major cities, railroads, terrain, and rivers in the area. The goal of Lee's campaign,...
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Other

University of Georgia: Georgia History

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has great links to the history of Georgia. Categories of links include: Prehistoric Period, Spanish Georgia, French Georgia, Georgia as an English Colony, American Revolution to the Civil War, Reconstruction to the 20th...
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Other

About North Georgia: The Great Locomotive Chase

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the exciting story of Andrews' raiders who stole "The General," which resulted in the Great Locomotive Race in Georgia.
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Battle of Iuka, September 19, 1862

For Students 9th - 10th
A plan of the Battle of Iuka, Mississippi, on September 19, 1862, during the Iuka-Corinth Campaign of the American Civil War. The map shows the roads and railroad, the positions of Union General Rosecrans, and the positions and line of...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Memphis to Iuka, 1862

For Students 9th - 10th
A map showing the area from Memphis, Tennessee, to Iuka, Mississippi, showing the operations of the Grant campaign (1862) during the American Civil War. The map shows the towns, roads and railroads, and rivers in the area, including the...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Charleston Harbor, 1861

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, site of the Battle of Fort Sumter (April 12-13, 1861) at the outbreak of the American Civil War. The map shows the city of Charleston and railroads, the Union held Fort Sumter at the mouth...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Charleston Harbor, 1861

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed map of Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, in April, 1861 at the beginning of the American Civil War, and site of the Battle of Fort Sumter (April 12-13, 1861). The map shows the city of Charleston and railroads, rural roads,...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Movement of Armies, 1861

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the Washington-Richmond region showing the railroads and navigable coastline, illustrating the difficulties of moving large armies through the area at the time of the opening years of the American Civil War. The map shows major...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Vicksburg Campaign, 1863

For Students 9th - 10th
A map detailing the Vicksburg Campaign (1863) of the American Civil War. The map shows cities and towns, roads and strategic railroads, terrain features and tributaries of the Mississippi River, and is keyed to show the march of Grant's...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Positions of Armies, 1863

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the area from Philadelphia to Danville on the North Carolina State Line, showing the area of operations in 1863 during the American Civil War. The map shows major cities and towns, railroads, mountains, and rivers in the area,...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Chattanooga Campaign, 1863

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed map of the area around Chattanooga, Tennessee, showing the region during the Chattanooga Campaign of the American Civil War in October-November, 1863. The map shows the state boundaries of Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia,...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Red River Expedition, 1864

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of Louisiana and Mississippi showing the area of the Red River Campaign of 1864 during the American Civil War (March 10 to May 22). The map shows major cities and towns, forts, railroads, rivers, and coastline, and includes the...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Vicksburg and Vicinity, 1863

For Students 9th - 10th
The vicinity of Vicksburg, Mississippi during the American Civil War.The map shows the Mississippi River, strategic railroads, and Grant's advances through the area toward the seige and capture of Vicksburg.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: The Vicksburg Campaign, 1863

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the vicinity of Vicksburg ob the Mississippi River during the American Civil War showing the fortifications and siege line around Vicksburg, the strategic railroads in the area linking the port on the Mississippi, and the route...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Operation in Louisiana, 1863

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the vicinity of New Orleans showing operations in Louisiana during the American Civil War, from February to July, 1863. The map covers the area from New Orleans west to New Iberia and north to the Mississippi State Line, showing...