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Library of Congress

Loc: Civil War Maps: History of Mapping the Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate the importance of mapping to both the Union and the Confederates in planning their military strategy. From the Library of Congress.
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University of North Carolina

Unc University Libraries: Digital Collections: Gilmer Civil War Map Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
A large collection of Civil War maps of the south, mostly North Carolina and Virginia. The collection can be searched by state or key word.
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University of Georgia

University of Georgia: Hargrett Library Rare Map Collection: American Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection of rare Civil War maps enhance the study and learning of the Civil War. They provide a wealth of insight into the war and helps to better understand the events that occurred. A great resource for teachers and an exciting...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Civil War Maps: History of Mapping the Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed, thorough account of commercial map making during the Civil War. Site contains a propaganda map for the Anaconda Plan, encircling the South.
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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Animated Map: Fort Sumter

For Students 9th - 10th
Animated map tells the story of the events that led up to the first shots of the Civil War fired at Fort Sumter. [7:31]
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The Korean War: History

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains in-depth information about the Korean War. Includes links to Korean War maps, a Korean War timeline, sites discussing the battles of the war, weapons used in the Korean War, and a photo documentary of the war.
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Ohio State University

Osu History Teaching Institute: Revolutionary War Maps

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students will compare two Primary Source maps for Boston and the surrounding area looking at accuracy and detail. Students will decide which side has the advantage then use that information to analyze the advantages of good maps vs....
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NOAA

Noaa: Office of Coast Survey: Historical Map and Chart Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of maps and charts related to the Civil War. Maps and charts can be downloaded and saved.
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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Maps of Antietam, Maryland (1862)

For Students 9th - 10th
Colorful map of Civil War Battle at Antietam in 1862 depicts the course of battle and strategy of both Union and Confederate troops. Map accompanied by informational text.
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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Maps of Fredericksburg, Virginia (1862)

For Students 9th - 10th
Map depicting Civil War Battle of Federcksburg in 1862, one of the largest battles of the war, illustrates battle lines, strategy and points of attack.
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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Maps of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (1863)

For Students 9th - 10th
Battlefield map of the Battle of Gettysburg depicts troop movement of the Union and Confederate Armies in the fight for Culps Hill on July 3, 1863.
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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Maps of Perryville, Kentucky (1862) the Battle of Perryville

For Students 9th - 10th
Full colorful map for Perryville, Kentucky depicts the Civil War battle there in 1862 when General Braxton Bragg and his Confederate Army invaded Kentucky.
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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Maps of Fort Donelson, Tennessee (1862)

For Students 9th - 10th
Maps of Fort Donelson, Tennessee, site of Civil War battle in February, 1862 in which General Ulysses S. Grant was victorious and ensuring Kentucky would stay in the Union. Accompanied by informational text explaining the history.
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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Maps of Appomattox Court House, Virginia (1865)

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive color map of the famous Appomattox Court House in Virginia, where General Robert E. Lee ultimately surrendered to Union troops leading to defeat in Virginia. Map depicts lines of battle and strategy of both Union and...
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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Maps of Gettysburg Campaign

For Students 9th - 10th
Full color map on the Battle of Gettysburg depicts Union and Confederate movement and strategy at Gettysburg, between June 3 and July 1, 1863.
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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Maps of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (1863)

For Students 9th - 10th
Civil War battle map of Gettysburg depicts Union and Confederate troop movement at Devil's Den and Little Round Top, July 2, 1863.
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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Animated Map: Franklin

For Students 9th - 10th
Animated map shows the troop movements of both the Union and Confederate armies prior to and during the Civil War battle at Franklin, Tennessee, in 1864.
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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Chancellorsville May 1, 1863

For Students 9th - 10th
This map tells the story and shows the troop movements of both the Union and Confederate armies on the first day of battle at Chancellorsville, Virginia, in 1863. The map can be downloaded in PDF format.
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The Civil War Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
Anything that one might need to research or understand the American Civil War can be found on this huge web site! Photo and text database, official records and maps, battles, research pages, and much more can be found in this expansive...
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Mount Vernon Ladies' Association: Washington in the French and Indian War

For Students 9th - 10th
View this map of battles in the French and Indian war led by George Washington. It includes the Battle of Fort Necessity, Battle of Monongahela, and Battle of Fort Ligonier.
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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Animated Map: Chantilly

For Students 9th - 10th
Animated map shows the troop movements of both the Union and Confederate armies prior to and during the battle at Chantilly, in Virginia, in 1862.
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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Animated Map: Cedar Creek

For Students 9th - 10th
Animated map tells the story and shows the troop movements of both the Union and Confederate armies prior to and during the battle fought at Cedar Creek, Virginia, 1864.
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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Animated Map: Fredericksburg

For Students 9th - 10th
Animated map shows the troop movements of both the Union and Confederate armies prior to and during the battle of Fredericksburg.
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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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