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Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: The Wester Theater: The Opening Moves

For Students 9th - 10th
From "Epic Battles of the Civil War, 1861-1865" comes this overview of the Main Western Theater in 1861 and 1862. Read about the struggle for Kentucky and the success of the Union at Ft. Henry and Ft. Donelson. Hyperlinks to battle...
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Cwsac: Civil War Battle Summaries: Main Western Theater 1861 62

For Students 9th - 10th
Links summaries of Civil War battles in the Western Theater in 1861 and 1862. From the National Park Service.
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Other

Civil War Album: Fort Donelson, Fort Heiman, Fort Henry

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains photos taken currently at Fort Donelson and Fort Henry Civil War sites, with some drawings and historical photos. Use the pull-down menu to find a description of the Union victories at Ft. Henry and Donelson, as well...
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Ohio History Central

Ohio History Central: Battle of Fort Henry

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of the Battle of Fort Henry, including the strategy and result of the Union bombardment.
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Digital Public Library of America

Dpla: American Civil War Battles

For Students 9th - 10th
Collection of digital resources gathered from public libraries, archives, and museums about American Civil War battles. Explore Civil War military conflicts on land and sea, from Fort Sumter to Appomattox. Use maps and documents to...
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University of South Florida

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Bombardment of Fort Henry

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting drawing of the Union ironclads bombarding the Confederate-held Fort Henry. Also included are the official comments of Flag Officer Andrew H. Foote, who accepted the surrender of the fort.