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Handout
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Mariners' Museum: The Uss Monitor's Story

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a description of the development of the Confederate Navy and the construction of the formidable ironclad warship, the CSS Virginia, made from the salvaged USS Merrimack.
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Website
PBS

Pbs Nova: Lincoln's Secret Weapon

For Students 9th - 10th
A website that tells the story of the Monitor, the first iron-clad ship, and its archeological salvage.
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Website
Other

Css Virginia Home Page: Css Virginia

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how the USS Merrimack was converted to become the Confederates' first ironclad gunboat, the CSS Virginia. Navigate the site with the topics on the left.
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Website
Other

Brooklyn History: The Uss Monitor Construction

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent description of the Monitor and the battle with the CSS Virginia (Merrimack). Historic pictures are included.