Curated OER
Charging into Battle with Hood's Texas Brigade
Seventh graders study the American Civil War and the contributions of Texans to the war effort. They read first-hand accounts of Joseph Polley, member of Hood's Texas Brigade and discuss his account of his first charge and what emotions...
Library of Congress
Loc: With Malice Toward None: The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibition
Through a vast collection of articles, photographs, etc. the Library of Congress is offering an exhaustive exhibition in honor of the bicentennial celebration of President Abraham Lincoln.
Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University: Abraham Lincoln Historical Digitization Project
Northern Illinois University provides audio, visual, and text documents about Abraham Lincoln's Illinois years. You can search historical themes that relate to Lincoln and a biography of Lincoln. The site offers both primary and...
Other
Potus: Abraham Lincoln
Comprehensive facts about Abraham Lincoln and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: Election of 1864
The re-election of Abraham Lincoln in 1864 was not a done deal. Read about the peace explorations, the Republican and Democratic conventions, the campaigns, and eventual "landslide" for Lincoln. From "The Civil War and Reconstruction" by...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Election of 1864
The route to victory for Abraham Lincoln was not assured during his campaign for reelection in 1864. Read about how the course of the war was affecting his popularity, and find out about the Democratic opposition to his policies. Find a...
Read Works
Read Works: Slavery, Civil War & Reconstruction Election of 1860 and Lincoln
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Election of 1864
Online resource that provides detailed electoral data for the presidential election of 1864 won by Republican candidate, Abraham Lincoln.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Election of 1860
Online resource that provides detailed data for the presidential election of 1860 won by Republican candidate, Abraham Lincoln.
History Tools
History Tools: Abraham Lincoln, Second Inaugural Address 4 March 1865 [Pdf]
Complete text of Lincoln's second inaugural address delivered in March 1865 with introductory comments and discussion questions.
Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University
De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: The Election [Pdf]
"The Election" is a one page, fictional, reading passage about the Republican Convention during which Abraham Lincoln was nominated for President. It is followed by constructed-response questions which require students to provide...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Election of 1860
The election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860 was a watershed moment for the union of the country. Read about the political conventions, several candidates, and the votes that were split among them. Find a map that shows how the electoral...
Indiana University
Lilly Library: Civil War
This site from the Indiana University offers an illustrated history of political cartoons before and during the Civil War including pictures of Abraham Lincoln and the elections of 1860 and 1864.
Harp Week
Harp Week: Elections: Overview 1864: Lincoln v. Mc Clellan
A comprehensive overview of Lincoln's second run for the Presidential office. Very important domestic issues, opposition, conventions and election results aid students in understanding this critical election in American history.
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: Lincoln at Cooper Union
[Free Registration/Login Required] An essay about Lincoln's speech in 1860 at Cooper Union which brought him to the attention of the national Republican Party.
CommonLit
Common Lit: The Election of 1860
A learning module that begins with "The Election of 1860" by USHistory.org, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher...
The History Cat
The History Cat: Us History: Election of 1860: Lincoln Elected
Looks at the election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860, and the divisions between North and South that resulted. Shortly after the election, a group of Southern states seceded and formed the Confederate States of America. The animosity between...
Curated OER
Abraham Lincoln
Biography of Abraham Lincoln. This piece highlights Lincoln's political life. Discusses his election to the Illinois Legislature, Congress, and ultimately his election as president.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Lincoln Douglas Debates
The Lincoln-Douglas debates in 1858 exemplified the rift in the nation concerning the issue of slavery and who should be able to determine whether states were free or slave. Read about this war of ideas that moved from the stage in...
270 To Win
270towin: 1864 Presidential Election
Provides detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1864 won by Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln's second term was ended just 6 weeks after inauguration by his assassination.
270 To Win
270towin: 1860 Presidential Election
Provides detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1860 won by Abraham Lincoln, setting the stage for the American Civil War.
Digital History
Digital History: The Civil War Begins [Pdf]
The election of 1860 showed the deep divisions that split the country. With four candidates representing four very different approaches to the issue of slavery, the outcome resulted in the secession of South Carolina, followed eventually...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Peace Democrats, Copperheads, and Draft Riots
Abraham Lincoln did not have universal backing in the conduct of the Civil War. Read about the opposition, mainly from the Democrats, who opposed emancipation of the slaves and waging a war to reunited the country.
Library of Congress
Loc: American Treasures: A More Perfect Union: Gallery B
This is a large site from American Treasures covering primary source documents from the early 1800s through the Civil War and on to Western Expansion.