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Website
Digital History

Digital History: The Civil War Begins [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The election of 1860 showed the deep divisions that split the country. With four candidates representing four very different approaches to the issue of slavery, the outcome resulted in the secession of South Carolina, followed eventually...
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Secession

For Teachers 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart describes events leading to secession, including John Brown's Raid, Lincoln's election, and South Carolina's break with the Union. It also includes information on the first states to...
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Handout
Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: John Bell

For Students 9th - 10th
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about John Bell.
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Graphic
270 To Win

270towin: 1860 Presidential Election

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1860 won by Abraham Lincoln, setting the stage for the American Civil War.
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Curated OER

Confederate General John B. Hood

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from About North Georgia briefly details the life of John Bell Hood, concentrating on his actions as a Confederate General during the Civil War.
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Curated OER

John Bell

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of John Bell.