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Library of Congress

Loc: Teachers: Civil War Through a Child's Eye

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Historical fiction and primary texts provide students with new perspectives on the Civil War era, specifically through the eyes of a child who lived during this time.
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Handout
This Nation

This nation.com: "Emancipation Proclamation" Abraham Lincoln

For Students 9th - 10th
This Nation site provides the full text of President Abraham Lincoln's "Emancipation Proclamation" which freed slaves.
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Unit Plan
Cengage Learning

Studying Harriet Beecher Stowe

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This site is geared for teachers but also gives some good insight for students about studying the work of Harriet Beecher Stowe such as major themes, historical perspectives, personal issues, form, style, artistic conventions, audience,...
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Unit Plan
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: School Publishers: Black Civil War Soldiers Honored

For Students 3rd - 8th
Article describing the ceremony in Boston in 1997 in which Colin Powell honored the black soldiers who fought in the Civil War.
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Website
Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: Ny Draft Riots

For Students 9th - 10th
Details, quotes, official records, and an image on the New York Draft Riots of 1863 from the "Encyclopedia of the Civil War."
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eBook
Open Library of the Internet Archive

Open Library: Taken by the Enemy

For Students 3rd - 6th
This ebook version of Oliver Optic's Taken By The Enemy has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be accessed here.
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Website
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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Handout
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission

Explore Pa History: Clara Barton

For Students 9th - 10th
Examine the historical contributions of Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross and Pennsylvania native. One paragraph discusses her role in the Civil War.
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Unit Plan
The History Place

The History Place: Timeline Photos Gettysburg

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site from The History Place provides a very extensive timeline of the life and work of Abraham Lincoln. Throughout the timeline are photos that can be enlarged, links to many speeches and papers, and other historical information....
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History Teacher

Historyteacher.net: The Growing National Crisis: The 1850s: Quiz (1)

For Students 9th - 10th
This 12-question multiple choice quiz is immediately scored and covers facts about slavery in the Civil War era.
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History Teacher

Historyteacher.net: The Civil War: Quiz (1)

For Students 9th - 10th
This 10-question multiple choice quiz is immediately scored and tests your comprehension of slavery in the South leading up to the Civil War.
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History Teacher

Historyteacher.net: The Civil War: Quiz (2)

For Students 9th - 10th
Multiple choice quiz consists of 10 questions that test your knowledge of the Civil War. Quiz is immediately scored throughout.
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History Teacher

Historyteacher.net: Reconstruction: Quiz (1)

For Students 9th - 10th
12-question multiple choice question quiz tests your comprehension of post-Civil War reconstruction.
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History Teacher

Historyteacher.net: Reconstruction: Quiz (2)

For Students 9th - 10th
Take this 11-question multiple choice quiz to assess your understanding of the Reconstruction period. Quiz is immediately scored throughout.
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Unit Plan
Tom Richey

Tom Richey: The Civil War and Reconstruction (1861 1877)

For Students 9th - 10th
The election of 1860 sparked the secession of the southern states. This group of states formed the Confederacy while the northern states to be named the Union. This unit will examine in detail the events which then led to the Civil War...
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Website
Kidport

Kidport: Weapons of the Civil War

For Students 3rd - 8th
View images of individual guns and swords as well as artillery pieces used by Civil War soldiers.
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Handout
Other

Kid Info: History of the Civil War and the Reconstruction Era

For Students 9th - 10th
Looking to become an expert on the Civil War and the Reconstruction Era? If so, then this is the perfect site for you! It is packed with links to learn about the battles of the Civil War, artillery used, Generals of the Civil War, and...
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Website
Other

Clara Barton: Women in History

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource provides a biographical sketch of Clara Barton (1821-1912) includes facts and links to web sites for further research.
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Website
Other

North Georgia History: Chickamauga: River of Blood

For Students 9th - 10th
A very vivid review of the Battle from North Georgia.com. Images and links to maps are also provided.
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Website
Other

Chemung County History: Elmira Prison Camp

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief look at the Federal prison at Elmira, New York. As more information has surfaced about this prison, the reality of the treatment of the Confederate prisoners of war has become more clear.
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Article
Other

Minstrel Show: Contribution to Folk Music

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting essay page on the influence of minstrel shows on folk music. Provides historical connections and is accessible for research purposes.
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Primary
Other

Images of the Civil War: Railroads

For Students 9th - 10th
This TreasureNet.com site has many pictures of railroads and locomotives and includes descriptions of the pictures.
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Primary
Other

Images of the Civil War: Prisoners and Prisons

For Students 9th - 10th
Photos and brief descriptions of prison and prisoner scenes from the Civil War.
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Graphic
Other

Civil War Image Map: Campaign for Vicksburg

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the Vicksburg Campaign shows the path of Grant's march and marks where the battles took place along the way.