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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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University of North Carolina

Unc University Libraries: Digital Collections: Gilmer Civil War Map Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
A large collection of Civil War maps of the south, mostly North Carolina and Virginia. The collection can be searched by state or key word.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Civil War Battles for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource for students of all ages on the Civil War. Students will find information through maps and links to information on military technology, battle strategy. Includes annotated timeline, outline of battles and video [3:00] on Abraham...
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Son of the South

Son of the South: Civil War Battles

For Students 9th - 10th
Utilize the wealth of primary sources on this site to research the key battles of the Civil War. This easy to navigate site has primary sources that include pictures, maps, and newspapers from the Civil War era.
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Other

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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Texas Historical Commission: Texas in the Civil War [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive 36-page history of the Civil War in Texas. Includes numerous images, maps, primary documents, profiles of leading figures, a timeline, and information about battles. Specific topics are addressed, such as the cotton...
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Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: Seven Days' Battles

For Students 9th - 10th
Official records and detailed descriptions of the Seven Days' Battles including maps and reports of Union and Confederate generals. From several sources.
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Kentucky Educational Television

Kentucky Educational Television: Geology and the Civil War: Battle of Perryville

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting look at the Battle of Perryville based on the geology of the region. A map shows the initial and final positions of both the Union and Confederate armies.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Fort Sumter

For Students 9th - 10th
Summary and overview of the events leading to the Civil War Battle of Fort Sumter. Site includes fun facts for kids, video [3:00] on Abraham Lincoln, map and photos.
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Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: Battle of New Market, May 15, 1864

For Students 9th - 10th
A report on the Battle of New Market by a Confederate general and one by a Union general as well as a map and the official orders of both sides.
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Civil War Home

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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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Chancellorsville May 1, 1863

For Students 9th - 10th
This map tells the story and shows the troop movements of both the Union and Confederate armies on the first day of battle at Chancellorsville, Virginia, in 1863. The map can be downloaded in PDF format.
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Curated OER

Historical Maps: Civil War 1861 1865

For Students 9th - 10th
A very interesting map that shows the area under Union control in 1861 and the subsequent land lost by the Confederacy to the Union year by year. From the Perry-Castenada Collection.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Stones River National Battlefield: Battle of Stones River

For Students 9th - 10th
A very detailed description of the Battle of Stones River, a must-win for the Union Army. Find day-by-day battle maps, information about the carnage over the several days of fighting, and discover the importance of capturing the...
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Virginia History Series

Virginia History Series: The American Civil War in Virginia [Pdf]

For Students 6th - 8th
The state of Virginia played a pivotal role in the Civil War. Trace the war from the beginning to the battles in Virginia, and to Lee's surrender through this comprehensive slideshow. Included are charts, maps and actual photography from...
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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Sabine Pass: Second Battle of Sabine Pass

For Students 9th - 10th
A short description of the Second Battle of Sabine Pass. Includes links to a variety of resources, including articles, a battle map, images of the battlefield, biographies of the commanders, and more.
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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Animated Map: Fredericksburg

For Students 9th - 10th
Animated map shows the troop movements of both the Union and Confederate armies prior to and during the battle of Fredericksburg.
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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Maps of Chickamauga, Georgia (1863)

For Students 9th - 10th
Animated map of the Battle of Chickamauga brings the Civil War to life with footage of the battlefield, map, and explanation.
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Other

Civil War in South Carolina: Fort Sumter, April 12 14, 1861

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a description of the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter. Included are a map and General Beauregard's report on the attack.
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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Maps of Appomattox Court House, Virginia (1865)

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive color map of the famous Appomattox Court House in Virginia, where General Robert E. Lee ultimately surrendered to Union troops leading to defeat in Virginia. Map depicts lines of battle and strategy of both Union and...
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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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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Maps of Gettysburg Campaign

For Students 9th - 10th
Full color map on the Battle of Gettysburg depicts Union and Confederate movement and strategy at Gettysburg, between June 3 and July 1, 1863.
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Other

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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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Fort Sumter April 12 14, 1861

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive information about the Battle of Fort Sumter. Includes maps, battle facts, biographies of the commanders, articles, historical resources, historic images, and even a 3-D photo presentation (which requires special 3-D glasses).