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Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids History: Battle of Antietam

For Students 3rd - 8th
On this site, students study the Battle of Antietam during the Civil War. Investiage the first major battle to take place on Union soil.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids History: Battle of Shiloh

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explore the first major battle in the western theater called the Battle of Shiloh during the Civil War.
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National Park Service: Richmond National Battlefield: Cold Harbor

For Students 9th - 10th
A chronological description of the events of the Battle of Cold Harbor. There is a link to a descriptive tour and map of the battle field.
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National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Two Wars, the Gilded and the Gritty: America, 1870 1912

For Students 9th - 10th
A political cartoon depicting a Union and a Confederate veteran united in support for the Spanish-American War. A painting entitled Twelve-Inch Gun depicting elegant officers and ladies aboard a battle ship, civilizing gentility and the...
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National Park Service: Stones River National Battlefield

For Students 9th - 10th
While the Stones River Campaign did not clearly define a winner, the battles which took place on this national battlefield marked a much needed boost to the Union Army in their efforts to begin implementing the Emancipation Proclamation....
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Library of Congress

Loc: Map Collections 1500 2002

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection provides maps dating back to 1500 up to the present. The collection includes: cities, towns, discovery and exploration, conservation and environment, military battles, cultural landscapes, transportation, communication,...
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National Park Service: Vicksburg Natl Military Park: Passing the Vicksburg Batteries

For Students 9th - 10th
Read how Rear Admiral David Dixon Porter moved his fleet past the Vicksburg batteries and lost only one transport.
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Library of Congress

Loc: History of the 105th Pennsylvania Volunteers

For Students 9th - 10th
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....
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PBS

Pbs Nova: Lincoln's Secret Weapon

For Students 9th - 10th
A website that tells the story of the Monitor, the first iron-clad ship, and its archeological salvage.
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Ohio History Central

Ohio History Central: Don C. Buell

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this biography of Union general, Don Carlos Buell. Find out about his command, and the reasons he was relieved of that command.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ap Us History: Period 6: 1865 1898

For Students 11th - 12th
This Khan Academy resource provides a table of contents with notes for several sections of AP US History: Period 6: 1865-1898.
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Tennessee Historical Society

Tennessee Encyclopedia: George Henry Thomas 1816 1870

For Students 9th - 10th
A very thorough look at George Henry Thomas' service in the Union Army, eventually becoming commander of the Army of the Cumberland.
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Other

Crisis at Fort Sumter

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed background information is provided to assist users in solving the dilemmas facing President Lincoln in the events surrounding the fall of Fort Sumter.
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Etc: Maps Etc: First Battle of Bull Run, July 21, 1861

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of operations for the First Battle of Bull Run or First Battle of Manassas, the initial major land battle of the American Civil War, July 21, 1861. The map shows Bull Run Creek, the towns of Manassas, Centerville, the Stone Bridge,...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Bull Run, Battle of the Forenoon, June 21, 1861

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the morning operations of the First Battle of Bull Run or First Battle of Manassas, the initial major land battle of the American Civil War, July 21, 1861. The map shows Bull Run Creek, Young's Branch, the Stone Bridge and Stone...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Bull Run, Battle of the Afternoon, July 21, 1861

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the afternoon operations of the First Battle of Bull Run or First Battle of Manassas, the initial major land battle of the American Civil War, July 21, 1861. The map shows Bull Run Creek, Young's Branch, the Stone Bridge and...
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Etc: Battles of Wilson's Creek and Pea Ridge, 1861 1862

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the portions of Missouri and Arkansas showing the battle sites of Wilson's Creek or Battle of Oak Hills (Missouri, August 10, 1861) and Pea Ridge or Battle of Elkhorn Tavern (Arkansas, March 7-8, 1862) fought in the American...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: The Seven Days Battle, 1862

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the area around Richmond, Virginia showing the sites of the Seven Days Battle, which took place June 26-July 2, 1862 during the American Civil War. The map shows the roads and railways to the east of Richmond, and the battle...
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Etc: Maps Etc: The Battle of Williamsburg, May 5, 1862

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the area to the southeast of Williamsburg, Virginia, showing the Battle of Williamsburg or Battle of Fort Magruder, fought on May 5, 1862 during the Peninsula Campaign of the American Civil War.
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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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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Battle of Chickamauga, 1863

For Students 9th - 10th
A plan of the battle of Chickamauga (September 19-20, 1863) during the American Civil War.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: The War in the West, 1861 1865

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the western seat of war during the American Civil War, showing cities, forts, rivers, and significant battle sites.
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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

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

For Students 9th - 10th
A map showing the major battle sites in the east in 1862-1863 during the American Civil War. The map shows major cities, rivers, and the sites of Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Mount Cedar, Mechanicsville,...

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