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Railroad Generalship: Foundations of Civil War Strategy [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the use and importance of rail lines to both the Union and Confederate troops in the Civil War and how the generals from each side factored in the use of railroads into their military strategy. (PDF)
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Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: Chattanooga Campaign

For Students 9th - 10th
Find a timeline of the Chattanooga Campaign as well as battle descriptions, maps, and the official records of both the Union and Confederate commanders. Information comes from a variety of sources.
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Kidport

Kidport Reference Library: Uniforms of the Civil War

For Students 3rd - 8th
Shows actual photographs of the uniforms of the Union and Confederate soldiers in the Civil War.
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Pickett's Mills and New Hope Church, May 1864

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the battle sites of New Hope Church (May 25-26, 1864) and Pickett's Mill (May 27, 1864) during the Atlanta Campaign of the American Civil War (June 14-28, 1864). The map shows the positions of the Union and Confederate armies,...
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Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: Mc Dowell's Advance to Bull Run

For Students 9th - 10th
Details written by James B. Fry, an adjutant to McDowell, describe McDowell's advance and the Union Army's attack and subsequent retreat at the First Battle of Bull Run. From "Battles and Leaders of the Civil War" by Ned Bradford.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Battle of Gettysburg

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth description of the Battle of Gettysburg, often coined the turning point of the Civil War. Provides background information on what led to the battle and detailed information on each of the three days of the battle.
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Tennessee History For Kids

Tennessee History for Kids: Shiloh

For Students 3rd - 8th
Before the Battle of Shiloh, many people believed that the Civil War wouldn't last long. But on April 6 and 7, 1862, two massive armies collided on this out-of-the-way piece of land in Hardin County. By the time the battle ended, nearly...
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Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.

New Georgia Encyclopedia: Battle of Kennesaw Mountain

For Students 9th - 10th
Information is provided on the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain which was part of the Atlanta Campaign in the Civil War. The actual battle took place between Union General William T. Sherman and Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston which...
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US National Archives

National Archives: Comparing Civil War Recruitment Posters

For Teachers 6th - 8th
The Lincoln administration struggled with the idea of recruiting black troops until it became a necessity for the Union army. Compare and contrast the following recruitment posters - one for recruiting black men for the Union army and...
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Tennessee Historical Society

Tennessee Encyclopedia: Tullahoma Campaign

For Students 9th - 10th
A good description of the military strategy involved in the Tullahoma Campaign and the importance for the Union to push the Confederate Army out of middle Tennessee.
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Other

Encyclopedia of Arkansas: Battle of Prairie Grove

For Students 9th - 10th
The last major battle in the Trans-Mississippi West, the Battle of Prairie Grove pitted armies of equal strength against each other. Read about the battle, the strategy, and the commanders and troops involved.
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Other

Explore Southern History: Battle of Prairie Grove in Depth

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth look at the Battle of Prairie Grove detailing the strategy involved, the troops who fought, and the consequences of the Prairie Grove Campaign. Hyperlinks to additional information on the battle.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: The Battle of First Manassas

For Students 9th - 10th
A review of the first Manassas campaign, also known as Bull Run. Find a description of the battle in the morning and afternoon as well as a description of Order of Battle and of the troops, officers, and the casualties.
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Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma Historical Society: General Douglas H. Cooper, c.s.a. [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A scholarly biography of a Confederate General who fought against the Union in the area of Texas and utilized the various Indian nations to help in his cause.
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Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: Women in Uniform in the Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the women who actually fought during the Civil War and what provoked them to do this. From the Civil War Society's "Encyclopedia of the Civil War."
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Digital Public Library of America

Dpla: Battle of Gettysburg

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection uses primary sources to explore the Battle of Gettysburg. Set includes an overview, primary sources, links to related resources, and a teaching guide.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Chickamauga, September 1863

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the region near the Chickamauga River in Georgia, site of the Battle of Chickamauga (September 19-20, 1863). The map shows the Missionary Ridge overlooking the Chickamauga River, the positions of the Union and Confederate armies...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Battle of Gettysburg, 1863

For Students 9th - 10th
A plan of the Battle of Gettysburg showing the positions of the Union and Confederate armies, roads, and terrain features.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Operations About Atlanta, 1864

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of Atlanta and vicinity during the Atlanta Campaign of the American Civil War (1864). The map shows the fortifications around Atlanta, the positions of the Union and Confederate armies, and the sites of the Battle of Peach Tree...
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Curated OER

Etc: Operations About Marietta, June 14 28, 1864

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of Marietta and vicinity during the Atlanta Campaign of the American Civil War (June 14-28, 1864). The map shows the positions of the Union and Confederate armies, and the sites of the Battle of Pine Mountain (June 14), the Battle...
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: The First Battle of Bull Run, July 21, 1861

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the area around Manassas and New Market, Virginia, showing the operations of the First Battle of Bull Run (also known as the First Battle of Manassas) on July 21, 1861. The map shows Warrenton Turnpike, Bull Run Creek, roads and...
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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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Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: Battle of Chancellorsville

For Students 9th - 10th
Loads of information! Read a short description of the actual Battle and a piece that was written by Maj. Gen. Couch after the War, and much more. Includes the official descriptions and descriptions of the battle from various sources.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Antietam National Battlefield

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Park Service offers a wealth of information on Antietam, the battle, casualties, flags, and weapons. A very worthwhile site.