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Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Civil War Timeline
Summarizes by month and year the major events and battles of the American Civil War.
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Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Fort Sumter
Summary and overview of the events leading to the Civil War Battle of Fort Sumter. Site includes fun facts for kids, video [3:00] on Abraham Lincoln, map and photos.
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Siteseen: Civil Conflict: 1861 Civil War History for Kids
Outline of the Civil War conflict for students. Includes photos, timeline, information on military technology, and theaters of war.
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Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Battle of Bull Run
Outline of the Civil War Battle of Bull run with informational text, fun facts for students, map and video [3:00] about Abraham Lincoln.
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Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Civil War for Kids: Battle of Fort Donelson
Article on the Battle of Fort Donelson provides students with facts and summary about the Civil War Battle. Page includes fun facts and video [3:00] on Abraham Lincoln.
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Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Civil War Battles for Kids
Resource for students of all ages on the Civil War. Students will find information through maps and links to information on military technology, battle strategy. Includes annotated timeline, outline of battles and video [3:00] on Abraham...
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Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Battle of Corinth: Civil War for Kids
Article on Civil War Battle of Corinth in which students can explore the fun facts, maps, and video [3:00] on the topic.
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Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Seven Days Battles: Civil War History for Kids
Article on the Seven Days' Battles between General George B. McClellan and General Robert E. Lee. Fun Facts for kids, short video [3:00] on Abraham Lincoln, and informative outline of the seven battles fought.
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Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Battle of Antietam: Facts, Stats and Casualties
Article discussing the Battle of Antietam provides students of all ages important facts about battle strategy and statistics on war casualties.
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Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Battle of Perryville: Civil War for Kids
Article for students of all ages on the Civil War Battle of Perryville. Includes "fun facts", informational text and video [3:00] on Abraham Lincoln.
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Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Battle of Fredericksburg: Civil War for Kids
Summary, informational text, and fun facts for students of all ages on the Battle of Fredericksburg, 1862.
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Siteseen: Civil Conflict: 1863 Civil War History for Kids: Gettysburg to Chattanooga
Article chronicling major battles and events of the Civil War in 1863. Fun Facts for students of all ages, video [3:00] about Abraham Lincoln and statistics on casualties by battlefield.
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Siteseen: Civil Conflict: 1865 Civil War History
A timeline of the events of the American Civil War that took place during 1865.
Kentucky Educational Television
Kentucky Educational Television: Geology and the Civil War: Battle of Perryville
An interesting look at the Battle of Perryville based on the geology of the region. A map shows the initial and final positions of both the Union and Confederate armies.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Fort Donelson Natl Battlefield: The Battle of Fort Donelson
A description of the Battle of Fort Donelson from the National Park Service. It was in this battle that Grant received the nickname, "Unconditional Surrender" Grant.
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Military History Encyclopedia on the Web: Battle of Ball's Bluff
Read a description of the relatively minor Battle of Ball's Bluff and find out the political ramifications of the battle. Included is a battle map.
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Military History Encyclopedia on the Web: Battle of New Madrid, 13 March 1862
A good description of the Battle of New Madrid and an explanation of why the course of the Mississippi River affected the battle.
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Military History Encyclopedia on the Web: Naval Battle of Memphis, 6 June 1862
An interesting account of the battle between Union and Confederate gunboats which resulted in the surrender of Memphis and the opening of the Mississippi River south to Vicksburg.
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Vermont in the Civil War: Lest We Forget
This site is dedicated to Vermont, and its involvement in the Civil War. Use the topics on the left to navigate the site to find information about the Vermont units involved, battles fought, a timeline, and personal accounts of Vermont...
Read Works
Read Works: On Hallowed Ground
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about several Civil War sites that are slowly disappearing due to modern industry. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: On Hallowed Ground
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the battle of Gettysburg and efforts being made to preserve famous battlefields. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Ohio State University
E History: Battles & Leaders of the Civil War: Sheridan in Shenandoah Valley
The Shendandoah Valley received no rest in the Civil War. General Philip Sheridan's Shenandoah Valley Campaign was the last of many forays by both the Union and Confederate Armies through this breadbasket area. Read about the strategy...
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Historic Sandusky: Battle of Lynchburg
An in-depth detailing of the Battle of Lynchburg from the point of view of those who lived in the city. Read about the Sandusky house, which was a base for operations during the battle.
American Battlefield Trust
American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Battle of Kernstown: Stonewall Jackson's Only Defeat
Read about the importance of the Shenandoah Valley to the Confederates and Stonewall Jackson's determination to hold it at all costs. Find out why the Battle of Kernstown was a Pyrrhic vicotory for the Union.