Curated OER
National Park Service: Economic Aspects of the Civil War: A New Economy of War
The "Breadbasket of the Confederacy", the Shenandoah Valley, depended on the rail lines to distribute food to both the troops and the civil population of the South. Read about the economic war that was waged hand in hand with the...
Kentucky Educational Television
Kentucky Educational Television: Geology and the Civil War: Battle of Perryville
An interesting look at the Battle of Perryville based on the geology of the region. A map shows the initial and final positions of both the Union and Confederate armies.
Library of Congress
Loc: Today in History: November 8: The Trent Affair
Paintings and a brief explanation of the parties involved in the Trent Affair and its importance in diplomacy at the beginning of the Civil War. From the Library of Congress.
Library of Congress
Loc: Country Study: El Salvador
The Library of Congress offers a PDF of the text of the book, El Salvador: A Country Study. The book includes a detailed synopsis of the civil war in El Salvador, beginning on page 39.
Other
Mr. Lincoln and Freedom: Black Soldiers: Louisiana and Massachusetts
A complete discourse on the incorporation of black soldiers into the Union Army during the Civil War. The 54th Massachusetts Regiment is discussed in regard to the recruitment and the attack on Fort Wagner.
Other
Nat'l Security Agency: National Cryptologic Museum
On this site one can find the National Security Agency's history of cryptology, some online exhibits, and sections on mathematics, education, and more.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Irene Hunt
Discover more about the author Irene Hunt when you visit this resource. This site provides links to lesson plans and activities for the books "Across Five Aprils" and "The Lottery Rose."
Other
Civil War Archive: James Hemphill Maclay
This address of First Lieutenant James A. Gardner was given on September 11, 1889 at the dedication of the monument on Cemetery Hill which commemorates the positions and deeds at the Battle of Gettysburg of the First Pennsylvania Light...
Other
Maryland Secretary of State: Kids Page: State Song of Maryland
Have you ever really read the words of Maryland's official state song? Although Maryland did not join the Confederacy, the words of James Ryder Randall, adopted as the state song, show that at least some in Maryland didn't have a high...
Curated OER
National Park Service: Timeline: Civil War
Interactive timeline on the Civil War teaches about the geography and history of the Civil War, putting it in perspective visually and chronologically for students.
Ohio History Central
Ohio History Central: Don C. Buell
Read this biography of Union general, Don Carlos Buell. Find out about his command, and the reasons he was relieved of that command.
Ohio History Central
Ohio History Central: Ambrose Burnside
A thorough biography of Ambrose Burnside and his military career. Read about his command of the Ninth Corps in several battles and as commander in the Department of the Ohio.
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: The Civil War, 1861 1865
[Free Registration/Login Required] A collection of letters and documents focusing on the Civil War and the secession crisis. Learn about the historical events through personal letters, diaries, newspapers, and photographs.
American Battlefield Trust
American Battlefield Trust: Civil War Lesson Plans: High School
Several lesson plans for high school aged students that are standards-based to help them learn about the Civil War.
Duke University
Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture: Civil War Women
An absolute find in your search for information on women's roles during the Civil War. Resources too numerous to list-- find diaries, letters, documents, and photographs. Of particular note, see the Carrie Berry Diary: "passages from the...
Patsy Stevens
Garden of Praise: Biographies for Kids: Abraham Lincoln
The author has provided an elementary-level site with good information about Abraham Lincoln. More can be learned by visiting the additional links provided. As an added bonus, a vocabulary development section is included.
Other
Civil War Letters: Letters From an Iowa Soldier in the American Civil War
Students read letters from an Iowa Soldier in the Civil War.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Fort Donelson Natl Battlefield: The Battle of Fort Donelson
A description of the Battle of Fort Donelson from the National Park Service. It was in this battle that Grant received the nickname, "Unconditional Surrender" Grant.
Other
Military History Encyclopedia on the Web: Battle of Ball's Bluff
Read a description of the relatively minor Battle of Ball's Bluff and find out the political ramifications of the battle. Included is a battle map.
Other
Military History Encyclopedia on the Web: Battle of New Madrid, 13 March 1862
A good description of the Battle of New Madrid and an explanation of why the course of the Mississippi River affected the battle.
Other
Military History Encyclopedia on the Web: Naval Battle of Memphis, 6 June 1862
An interesting account of the battle between Union and Confederate gunboats which resulted in the surrender of Memphis and the opening of the Mississippi River south to Vicksburg.
University of Pennsylvania
Digital Library: h.b. Stowe's "Uncle Tom's Cabin"
This online library site provides a listing of available texts of Stowe's slavery novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin". There are many links including a few to drama versions of the novel.
Other
Vermont in the Civil War: Lest We Forget
This site is dedicated to Vermont, and its involvement in the Civil War. Use the topics on the left to navigate the site to find information about the Vermont units involved, battles fought, a timeline, and personal accounts of Vermont...
Other
Union Regimental Histories: Corps De Afrique and the Civil War
This site gives brief histories of the 25 regiments in the Corps De Afrique who served in the Civil War. From "A Compendium of the War of Rebellion" by Frederick H. Dyer.