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The Atrocities of the Civil War
Beyond the glory of victory and the waving of flags, this presentation shows students a glimpse of the uglier side of war - specifically, the masscres and casualities of the Civil War. Students will learn about Nathan Bedford Forrest's...
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Bonps: Nashville, Decisive Battle of the Civil War [Pdf]
This brochure, from the Battle of Nashville Preservation Society (BONPS), offers a detailed map of the Nashville battlefield, complete with a full description of the Civil War engagement.
Curated OER
National Park Service: The American Civil War: African Americans
An overview of African American's contributions during the Civil War. Presents the history, contributions, and information on the Underground Railroad.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: The Rise and Fall of Jim Crow
Companion to a four-part PBS series about Jim Crow has a timeline with links to significant events and people, video and audio clips from the series, and in-depth backgrounders on Jim Crow issues and impacts.
Tennessee Historical Society
Tennessee Encyclopedia: Nathan Bedford Forrest, 1821 77
Find out about the Confederate cavalry commander Nathan Bedford Forrest.
Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: The Wester Theater: The Opening Moves
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...
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Wilson's Raid
Read the fascinating story of Union general James Wilson and his march through Alabama and Georgia defeating the Confederacy every step of the way.
Other
Georgia's Blue and Gray Trail: Battle of Shiloh
A very detailed site relating the lead-up to the Battle of Shiloh followed by an in-depth discussion of the strategy of the battle and who was involved. Many hyperlinks to related topics.
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Gateway Nmra: Trains and Railroads in the Civil War
Why were the railroads so important to both the Confederates and Union and how were they targets of raids? How were railroad executives involved in the course of the war? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this...
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: Battle of Sulphur Trestle
This overview features the Battle of Sulphur Trestle, a victorious fight for the Confederates in northern Alabama in autumn of 1964.
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: Streight's Raid
Union Colonel Abel Streight led a poorly prepared army into the hands of Confederate General Nathan Forrest in spring of 1863. The events leading to this unsuccessful raid are presented in this narrative.
Black Past
Black Past: Fort Pillow Massacre
In this encyclopedia entry you'll learn about the Fort Pillow Massacre where Confederate soldiers attacked a Union garrison of whom roughly half, about 300, were runaway slaves who joined the Union Army. Over two-thirds were slaughtered...
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Civil War Album: Fort Donelson, Fort Heiman, Fort Henry
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...
Tennessee Historical Society
Tennessee Encyclopedia: Battle of Murfreesboro
A description of the Battle of Murfreesboro and the Confederate cavalry attack by Nathan Bedford Forrest's troops.
PBS
Biographies of Key Figures: Nathan Bedford Forrest
A short biography of Forrest (1821-1877), a Civil War cavalry officer and Ku Klux Klan organizer.
American Battlefield Trust
American Battlefield Trust: Civil War Biography: Nathan Bedford Forrest
Biographical profile of Nathan Bedford Forrest.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Nathan Bedford Forrest
Nathan Bedford Forrest (July 13, 1821 - October 29, 1877) was a lieutenant general in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. He served as the first Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan, a secret vigilante organization which...