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Atlanta and Sherman's March to the Sea

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the impact of William Tecumseh Sherman's actions during the Civil War.
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Arche: Atlanta in the Civil Rights Movement

For Students 9th - 10th
This site represents the first phase of a civil rights project. It highlights Atlanta's role in the movement from 1940 to 1970, provides a timeline of key events, and offers information on other civil rights printed and online resources....
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Website
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National Park Service: Atlanta: National Register of Historic Places

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore Atlanta by visiting a number of historic sites in this fascinating city. Each highlighted site features commentary on historic significance and eye catching photography. At the bottom of each page you see links to four essays...
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Handout
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.

New Georgia Encyclopedia: Sherman's March to the Sea

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia article describing General William Sherman's "March to the Sea" across Georgia that started in Atlanta and ended in Savannah.
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Handout
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.

New Georgia Encyclopedia: Reconstruction in Georgia

For Students 9th - 10th
After the Civil War ended, Georgia was in a state of chaos. Learn all about the Reconstruction in Georgia from 1865-1871 and how it changed the state politically, socially, and economically.
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Handout
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.

New Georgia Encyclopedia: Stone Mountain

For Students 9th - 10th
Highlights the history of Stone Mountain located in Georgia near Atlanta which is "the largest exposed mass of granite in the world". Once used by Native Americans as a ceremonial meeting place, it is now a state park and a major tourist...
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Handout
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.

New Georgia Encyclopedia: Anne Rivers Siddons (B. 1936)

For Students 9th - 10th
Native Georgian Anne Rivers Siddons writes about Southerners in all her novels. This site features a biography of the prolific writer, as well as a brief discussion of her work. A suggested reading list is also included.
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Official City Sites: Georgia

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a look at the cities in Georgia: Atlanta, Athens, Augusta, Columbus, and Savannah. Views will see maps, find data on each city, and get a simple overview of each city's offerings.
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The Story of Georgia's Capitols and Capital Cities

For Students 3rd - 8th
Trace the history of Georgia's capital cities, from Savannah to Atlanta, as well as the history of the capitol buildings.
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The Story of Georgia's Capitols and Capital Cities

For Students 3rd - 8th
Trace the history of Georgia's capital cities, from Savannah to Atlanta, as well as the history of the capitol buildings.
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Website
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The Jewish Atlanta Times

For Students 9th - 10th
The Atlanta Jewish Times provides news and information about Jewish affairs with emphasis on the Atlanta metropolitan area.
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: South Carolina

For Students 3rd - 5th
Explore how South Carolina moved from a "plantation culture" in 1670 to a "growing research center and banking state" today. South Carolina played a major role in the Revolutionary War and the Civil War.
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Article
A&E Television

History.com: 7 Critical Civil War Battles

For Students 9th - 10th
These battles were among the most pivotal in America's bloodiest conflict: First Bull Run, Fort Donelson, Antietam, Chancellorsville, Vicksburg, Gettysburg, and Atlanta.
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Atlanta Georgia

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of Atlanta, Georgia .
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Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Georgia State Capital Atlanta

For Students 3rd - 8th
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Georgia State Capital - Atlanta."