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Vox: 37 Maps That Explain the American Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
April 1865 was a momentous month in American history. On April 9, the Confederate army under Robert E. Lee surrendered to the Union forces of Ulysses S. Grant, effectively ending the Civil War. Then on April 14, the victorious President...
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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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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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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: State of the Union Addresses and Messages

For Students 9th - 10th
This site compiles all of the State of the Union addresses and messages by all the presidents in U.S. history (except William Henry Harrison and James A. Garfield).
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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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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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University of Western Georgia: Reconstruction in the South

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent distillation of the many issues addressed in the Reconstruction period in the South in the twelve years after the end of the Civil War.
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The History Cat

The History Cat: The Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover an abundance of facts about the Civil War from topics such as Fort Sumter, the secession crisis, how the war was won, Bull Run, and Civil War soldiers.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Shiloh National Military Park

For Students 9th - 10th
This section of the National Park Service's site about Shiloh National Military Park gives information about the battle itself and maps of the troop movements.
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Ohio Public Library Information Network: Famous Ohioans

For Students 3rd - 8th
Ohio Public Library Information Network provides this site where you can play games, read biographies, find book titles and links for more information about astronauts, Indians, inventors, presidents, and women.
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White House Historical Association

The White House Historical Association: The Presidents

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete biographies and photos of all past presidents.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: The Surrender at Appomattox

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of the website of Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, this site details the surrender of Confederate forces at Appomattox in the Civil War. Includes The Gentleman's Agreement, terms of the surrender, and officers...
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Curated OER

National Park Service: The Death Knell of the Confederacy

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of the website for the Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, this site details the final battles at Appomattox Station and Appomattox Court House. Pictures and a map included.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Appomattox Campaign

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the final battles at Appomattox which ended on April 9, 1865 with Lee's surrender at the Court House. This site is part of the website for the Appomattox Court House National Historic Park.
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Old Courthouse: A Photographic Tour of Civil War Vicksburg

For Students 9th - 10th
Incredible historic photos of Vicksburg during the siege provide a view of the Civil War.
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of Us: A War to End Slavery Webisode 6

For Students 9th - 10th
A wonderful, interactive site covering many aspects of the Civil War. See photographs, primary sources, and find interesting tidbits about the war. Included are links to lesson plans, teacher guides, resources, activities, and tools.
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Scholars' Guide to Www: Civil War Part 1 1861 1862

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a detailed text based article about the Civil War. Part One focuses on the early stages of the war. There are direct links to specific topics. Geared toward older readers and educators.
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Civil War Album: Battle of Shiloh, a Virtual Tour

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief account of the Battle of Shiloh with hyperlinks to photos of the landscape. Click on the pictures at the left for more information.
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Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

Gilder Lehrman Institute: Mr. Lincoln and Friends

For Students 9th - 10th
Lincoln was surrounded by friends and family. What were those people like? How did they impact his life? Discover the lawyers, the politicians, the members of Congress -- as well as Lincoln's wife and children. Groups who surrounded...
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Themepark: Liberty: Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
Find a large collection of internet resources organized around the Civil War. Links to places to go, people to see, things to do, teacher resources, and bibliographies.
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Department of Defense

Do Dea: Ap Us History: Unit 5: A New Order

For Students 9th - 10th
This extensive learning module examines the impact of the Gilded Age upon new cultural and intellectual movements, expansion of foreign trade, and political debates over economic and social policies, as well as the impact of the rise of...
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Digital History

Digital History: The Red Shirt Election in South Carolina [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Opposition to Congressional Reconstruction was strong in South Carolina. Read about how this opposition was carried out and how it affected the newly freed African Americans in state elections in South Carolina. The national election of...
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Son of the South

Son of the South: Union Generals

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents biographies and resources for six Union Army generals.

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