Virginia Historical Society
Virginia Historical Society: An American Turning Point: Civil War in Virginia
An exhibition that commemorated the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War. While slavery caused the war, the war was not begun to free the slaves, but to determine whether the Confederate States of America would be allowed to break...
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Antietam on the Web
A comprehensive resource from Antietam on the Web of the Battle of Antietam, including historical documents, battle maps and much more.
Other
Bonps: Battle of Nashville, a Narrative
The Battle of Nashville Preservation Society (BONPS) offers a narrative of the Battle of Nashville. Content addresses Hood's strategy to reclaim Tennessee, the Union opposition, the steps to battle, the battle itself (blow-by-blow), and...
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National Park Service: The Surrender at Appomattox
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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National Park Service: Gettysburg National Military Park
Home of the Gettysburg National Military Park, located in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The site explains the preservation of the battlefield, history of the park, and links to events and news of the park.
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National Park Service: The Death Knell of the Confederacy
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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National Park Service: Appomattox Campaign
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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National Park Service: Wilson Creek's National Battlefield
A great resource for information on the Battle of Wilson's Creek. Click on "History and Culture" to find biographies of the generals involved and a brief summary of the battle itself. From the National Park Service.
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National Park Service: The American Civil War: African Americans
An overview of African American's contributions during the Civil War. Presents the history, contributions, and information on the Underground Railroad.
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National Park Service: Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System
The place to go for information on the soldiers and sailors who served during the Civil War in both the Confederate and Union military. Use the searchable database to locate basic information about the 6.3 million men who served on both...
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National Park Service: The American Civil War
An overview of the Civil War produced by the National Parks Service provides information on the entire conflict as well as information on specific battles that occurred.
Other
Old Courthouse: A Photographic Tour of Civil War Vicksburg
Incredible historic photos of Vicksburg during the siege provide a view of the Civil War.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Robert E. Lee
This multi-media website provides a timeline of Lee's life, a photo gallery, primary resources in the form of letters from Lee, a film, and suggested additional reading materials.
A&E Television
History.com: Black History Milestones
A detailed account of the history of African Americans is presented in this article. Divided by main topics or periods of time, the coming of slavery to America is the first focus. Followed by plantation life and escapes to freedom and...
A&E Television
History.com: Women's History Month
Comprehensive site that delves into the history of women's suffrage and the famous women that we celebrate that helped to change history.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Commemoration of the Gettysburg Battlefield
This lesson engages students in projects centered around the Gettysburg Address. Students will study primary sources and make group presentations to share their learning. Then students will assume the roles of "experts", hypothesize...
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of Us: A War to End Slavery Webisode 6
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.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Slavery and the Making of America: Freedom & Emancipation
Using primary documents, oral histories and other historical resources, learn about the African American reaction to emancipation and to events from the Reconstruction period following the Civil War.
Other
History News Network: How the Telegraph Helped Lincoln Win the Civil War
Abraham Lincoln participated in battle strategy in real time thanks to the telegraph. Read the fascinating story of how Abraham Lincoln was intimately involved in the course of the Civil War due to the increased use of the telegraph.
American Battlefield Trust
American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Seven Days in History
Noted Civil War historian Gary Gallagher offers this informative analysis of the Seven Days' Battles, the end of the Peninsula Campaign. Read about Robert E. Lee's strategy and the Confederate protection of their capital, Richmond.
American Battlefield Trust
American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: The Battle of Antietam
Watch this animated Civil War simulation depicting the The Battle of Antietam of 1862.
Washington State University
Washington State University: American Authors: Lecture Note on Uncle Tom's Cabin
This site provides some good lecture notes on Harriet Beecher Stowe's "Uncle Tom's Cabin." Easy to read and understand. Includes some biographical information on Harriet Beecher Stowe as well.
Indiana University
Civil Liberty & the Civil War: The Indianapolis Treason
Contains the remarks of U.S. Chief Justice William Rehnquist concerning the Ex Parte Milligan case, the suspension of the writ of habeas corpus during the Civil War and the present, and the Indianapolis Treason Trials.
Thomson Reuters
Find Law: Jurisdiction of Federal Courts
This site describes the jurisdiction of the Federal Court system. The site breaks the court's jurisdiction into three main areas of institutional conflict: Federal Restraint of State Courts by Injunctions, Habeas Corpus: Scope of the...