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University of Richmond

History Engine: Grant Adminstration Embroiled in Whiskey Ring Scandal

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of the prosecution of those involved in the Whiskey Ring Scandal.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: General Ulysses Grant

For Students 9th - 10th
General Ulysses S. Grant of the Union Army.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Frederick Dent Grant

For Students 9th - 10th
Frederick Dent Grant (May 30, 1850 - April 12, 1912) was a soldier and United States minister to Austria-Hungary. Grant was the first son of General of the Army and President of the United States Ulysses S. Grant and Julia Grant.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in New York: General Grant Natl Memorial

For Students 9th - 10th
Mausoleum containing the bodies of Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885), an American Civil War General and the 18th President of the United States, and his wife, Julia Dent Grant (1826-1902).
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Julia Dent Grant

For Students 9th - 10th
The wife of Ulysses S Grant, the 18th President of the United States of America. She served as First Lady from 1869 to 1877.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Julia Grant

For Students 9th - 10th
The wife of Ulysses S. Grant, who was First Lady of the United States from 1869 to 1877.
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Ibis Communications

Eye Witness to History: Surrender at Appomattox, 1865

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes the events leading up to the surrender of the South and the surrender itself. Includes communication between Grant and Lee leading to their meeting at Appomattox.
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National Park Service: Petersburg National Battlefield: Weldon Railroad

For Students 9th - 10th
A day-by-day look at Grant's attempt to cut off rail supplies to Lee in Petersburg by capturing the Weldon Railroad. From the National Park Service.
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Harp Week

Harp Week: Cartoon of the Day: March 18, 1876

For Students 9th - 10th
This Thomas Nast cartoon depicts an abbreviated explanation of the problems the government had with the Whiskey Ring. The commentary gives a very good recounting of the fraud and how it was perpetrated and eventually prosecuted.
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Spotlight: Biography: The Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biographies of 7 significant people of Civil War-era America. Each has a portrait from the National Portrait Gallery. Biographies on: Henry Clay, Thaddeus Stevens, John Ericsson, Robert E. Lee, Abraham Lincoln, Julia Ward Howe, and...
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Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: Battle of Fort Donelson

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough overview of the Battle of Fort Donelson from the United States Civil War. It contains links to official records and actual accounts of the battle.
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Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: Battle of Fort Donelson

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed account of the Battle of Fort Donelson from "The Confederate Military History."
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National Park Service: Cwsac Battle Summaries: Battle Summary of Fort Donelson

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by the National Park Service, gives a complete summary of the Civil War Battle at Fort Donelson.
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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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Civil War Album: Fort Donelson, Fort Heiman, Fort Henry

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains photos taken currently at Fort Donelson and Fort Henry Civil War sites, with some drawings and historical photos. Use the pull-down menu to find a description of the Union victories at Ft. Henry and Donelson, as well...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: West Point in the Making of America

For Students 9th - 10th
Online part of a Smithsonian exhibit to honor the 200th anniversary of West Point, the site includes history, interactive maps, historical documents and artifacts.
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National Park Service: Cwsac: Civil War Battle Summaries: Battle of Shiloh

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives an extensive description of the Battle of Shiloh in the Civil War.
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Ohio History Central

Ohio History Central: Battle of Shiloh

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the Battle of Shiloh along with some information about Ohio troops who fought in the battle.
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US Department of State

Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Hamilton Fish (1808 1893)

For Students 9th - 10th
Short bio of Hamilton Fish, a prominent statesmen who served as Secretary of State under Ulysses S. Grant.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Whiskey Ring Scandal

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all about the Whiskey Ring Scandal, a conspiracy of distillers to bribe government officials and to defraud the government of the excise taxes on liquor during Grant's administration.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Of Generals and Soldiers

For Students 5th - 8th
Many of the generals on both sides of the Civil War were friends and acquaintances because of their service in the Mexican War. Read about some of these generals and see on which side they fought and why.
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Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: The Siege of Vicksburg (May 18 July 4, 1863)

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the siege of Vicksburg from both the Union and Confederate points of view, the plight of the citizens, and official orders of battle.
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Duke University

Duke University Libraries: Election of 1872

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive information on the election of 1872 in which the Republican Party split in two. Content includes the candidates, the issues, the vote, and what happened as a result of the election.
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North Georgia History: Chattanooga

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from North Georgia.com provides a thought from Abraham Lincoln about the importance of Chattanooga to the Union forces. He said "taking Chattanooga is as important as taking Richmond."

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