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Home of the American Civil War: The Gatling Gun in the Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the invention, operation, and use of the Gatling gun in the Civil War. Includes a letter from Richard Gatling explaining why he invented such a weapon.
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Was There an Industrial Revolution?

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson plan from EDSITEment discusses the actual factors leading to the Industrial Revolution in the post-civil war era. Contains many links to primary source materials.
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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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