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West Virginia in the Civil War: Broom of Destruction: Captain Blazer's Scouts
A look at Richard Blazer and his men who made up the group of guerrilla fighters known as Blazer's Scouts. Read about their exploits and their attempts to stop Mosby's Rangers.
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West Virginia in the Civil War: The Jessie Scouts
A thorough discussion of the formation and use of the Jessie scouts who were mainly cavalrymen who gathered intelligence. Dressed as Confederate soldiers, they were used extensively by General Sheridan in the Shenandoah Campaign.
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Museum of Florida History: Florida in the Civil War
A great site which covers a multitude of topics concerning Florida's role in the Confederacy in the Civil War. Some interesting topics are the everyday life of women, Union operations in Florida, and the coastal defenses.
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War Within War: Hidden Stories of Civil War's Impact on Tennessee [Pdf]
These lesson plans teach Tennesse history during the Civil War era.
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Socialist Worker: The Reconstruction Era
Article explores Reconstruction in the post-Civil War South specifically the second phase known as Radical Reconstruction when the federal government attempted to enforce political rights for freed Blacks. [April 20, 2012]
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American Girl: Addy, a Courageous Girl
Meet Addy, a character in the American Girl series, and learn about her courageous struggle over slavery during the Civil War through this collection of stories, games, and activities. Also, includes teacher guide and worksheets.
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British Civil Wars: Timeline: The First Civil War 1640 46
A time line listing the main events that occurred during the first British Civil War between 1640-46. Provides links to more detailed descriptions of particular events.
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Connecticut Historical Society: Civil War Manuscripts Project
A vast listing of manuscripts available from the Connecticut Historical Society. Included are letters, records of military service, and regimental indexes. The documents themselves cannot be viewed, but there is a summary of what is...
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Wild Geese Today: Colonel Patrick Guiney: Boston's 'Good Knight'
In-depth, action filled look at an Irish soldier's life in the Civil War.
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Wild Geese: General Michael Corcoran
A five-part article about Michael Corcoran, an Irish immigrant who volunteered when Lincoln first issued a call for troops. Read about his actions at Bull Run, in a Southern prison camp, and his leadership of the Irish Brigade. This...
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Active History: The American Civil War Simulation
Take on the role of President Jefferson Davis or President Abraham Lincoln and proceed through the Civil War. This simulation can be played between two players or one. Users are challenged to choose the courses that each president likely...
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Liberty Letters: Behind the Story: Secrets of Civil War Spies
Harriet Tubman's eyewitness accounts as a Union spy during the Civil War.
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A Soldier's Diary: The Memoirs, Diary and Life of Private Jefferson Moses
A treasure trove of primary source material from an ordinary Union soldier. Read his memoirs, diary, and see artifacts from his life.
The White House
The White House: Presidents: Abraham Lincoln
Brief overview of the life of President Lincoln. Includes photo.
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Humanities Texas: Texas Originals: James Stephen Hogg
A brief overview of James Stephen Hogg's work in the Texas governor's office in the late nineteenth century.
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Florida Reenactors: Civil War Revolvers of the North and South
A comprehensive review of the different kinds of revolvers used by both the Union and Confederate armies in the Civil War.
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Florida Reenactors Online News Magazine: The Mountain Howitzer
A description of the the mountain howitzer and its use by both the Union and Confederate armies. Good pictures and interesting factoids too.
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Hall of Black Achievement: Sergeant William H. Carney, c.m.h.: Civil War Hero
A brief biography of William H. Carney, inspiration of the 54th Massachusetts. There is a link to an audio reading of the narrative.
University of California
Department of Geography: u.s. Army Balloon Corps
Pictures of hot air balloons in the Civil War and a brief explantation of their use.
C-SPAN
C Span American Writers: A Diary From Dixie
A summary and full text of A Diary from Dixie, an account of life as a woman in the South during the Civil War, by Mary Chesnut.
C-SPAN
C Span American Writers: Uncle Tom's Cabin
This summary of Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe includes the full text work as well as links to related websites.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The Gettysburg Address (3 5)
Features the text of the speech delivered by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863 known as the Gettysburg Address.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The Gettysburg Address (6 8)
Offers the full text of the Gettysburg address delivered by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863. Links to further information are included.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: About the Emancipation Proclamation
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present U.S. Government to students grades K-12. This site presents a history of the Emancipation Proclamation. Links to related sites are available.