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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Battle of Antietam

For Students 9th - 10th
This Wikipedia article on the bloodiest battle in American history gives background information on the battle, the battle itself, and the aftermath.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Antietam National Battlefield

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Park Service offers a wealth of information on Antietam, the battle, casualties, flags, and weapons. A very worthwhile site.
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Other

Antietam on the Web

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive resource from Antietam on the Web of the Battle of Antietam, including historical documents, battle maps and much more.
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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Battle of Antietam: Facts & Summary

For Students 9th - 10th
A large collection of resources for learning about the Battle of Antietam.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Conflicting Newspaper Accounts (Civil War Lesson Plan) [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Multilayered lesson plan that begins with analysis of a series of photographs of the battle of Antietam and ends with writing an account of the battle in the style of a nineteenth-century war correspondent from opposing perspectives of...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Bloody Antietam

For Students 5th - 8th
Read an account of the battle of Antietam and the tactical mistakes of the tentative General George McClellan. The bloodiest battle of the Civil War brought about many changes.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Cwsac: Civil War Battle Summaries: Battle of Antietam

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by the National Park Service, gives a brief overview of the events at the Civil War Battle of Antietam.
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Other

Civil War Album: Site Photos: Battle of Harpers Ferry

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of the attack on Harpers Ferry along with maps of Confederate troop placements and photos of how it looks today.
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Ohio State University

E History at Osu: Maps & Images: Antietam

For Students 9th - 10th
Images of the Battle of Antietam. Shows the landscape of the battlefield as well as images during and the aftermath of the battle.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: The Battle of Antietam

For Students 3rd - 8th
What was the bloodiest battle in all American history? The Battle of Antietam , during the Civil War, wins this dubious honor. The Library of Congress has more information about this famous battle along with some actual photographs.