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Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: Who Was George Pickett?

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a biography of George Pickett, including a photo of Pickett. From "Historical Times Encyclopedia of the Civil War," edited by Patricia L. Faust.
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Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: Braxton Bragg

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Braxton Bragg and a review of his career as a Confederate general. From "Who Was Who in the Civil War" by Stewart Sifakis.
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Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: Battle of Lookout Mountain 24 Nov. 63

For Students 9th - 10th
Also known as the Battle above the Clouds, the battle of Lookout Mountain was part of the Chattanooga Campaign. Find out about its odd name and the results of the battle. From "Civil War Dictionary" by Mark M. Boatner III.
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Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: The Battle of Pea Ridge (Elkhorn Tavern)

For Students 9th - 10th
Read descriptions of the Battle of Pea Ridge as well as the official reports of the commanders involved.
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Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: Pickett's Charge

For Students 9th - 10th
This site outlines Pickett's Charge, the bloodiest moment of the Battle of Gettysburg. From an essay printed in 1901, "General Meade" by Isaac R. Pennypacker.
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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Maps of Perryville, Kentucky (1862) the Battle of Perryville

For Students 9th - 10th
Full colorful map for Perryville, Kentucky depicts the Civil War battle there in 1862 when General Braxton Bragg and his Confederate Army invaded Kentucky.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Civil War Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
Summarizes by month and year the major events and battles of the American Civil War.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: Civil Conflict: 1865 Civil War History

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline of the events of the American Civil War that took place during 1865.
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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Maps of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (1863)

For Students 9th - 10th
Civil War battle map of Gettysburg depicts Union and Confederate troop movement at Devil's Den and Little Round Top, July 2, 1863.
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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Palmito Ranch

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the battle and skirmishes that took place at Palmito Ranch, which was the final land battle of the Civil War. Includes links to articles on the battle, and biographies of the Union Commander, Col. Theodore H. Barrett, and the...
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of Us: A War to End Slavery Webisode 6

For Students 9th - 10th
A wonderful, interactive site covering many aspects of the Civil War. See photographs, primary sources, and find interesting tidbits about the war. Included are links to lesson plans, teacher guides, resources, activities, and tools.
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Article
Henry J. Sage

Sage American History: The Civil War in 1863: The Decisive Year

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed account of the turning point in the Civil War in 1863 after the victories of three significant battles including Gettysburg, Vicksburg and Chattanooga. Links to further reading on Gettysburg and Vicksburg.
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Article
Henry J. Sage

Sage American History: The Final Years: 1864 1865

For Students 9th - 10th
Article on the final events of the Civil War including Sherman's Campaign, Lincoln's re-election, assassination, and Appomatox. The author also discusses the role of women, politics and diplomacy, financial matters, and war legacy. Links...
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Article
Henry J. Sage

Sage American History: Turning Points in the Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
Article detailing the turning points of the Civil War, including the battles at Antietam, Gettysburg, Vicksburg, along with the Emancipation Proclamation and Sherman's March. Link to virtual tour of Gettysburg battlefield.
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Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed biography of Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, Lieutenant General in the Confederate Army, and the right hand man of Robert E. Lee. From "Who Was Who in the Civil War" by Stewart Sifakis.
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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Trigger Events of the Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
A list with descriptions of the major events that led up to the outbreak of the Civil War.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: The Price of Freedom: Americans at War

For Students 9th - 10th
View comprehensive sets of artifacts that tell the story of America's wartime past and present. Artifacts from every major American military conflict, beginning with the American Revolution, can be closely examined. Full curatorial notes...
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Handout
Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: The Battle of Vicksburg

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a general overview of the siege of Vicksburg. Content includes a small map of the area on July 3, 1863. From "Historical Times Encyclopedia of the Civil War" edited by Patricia L. Faust.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Civil War Statistics

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents a collection of 25 interesting facts, statistics, and information about the Civil War between the North and the South that raged from April 12, 1861 - May 10, 1865 including the population of the nation, some of the battles that...
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Article
Henry J. Sage

Sage American History: The Civil War Part I: The Opening Years

For Students 9th - 10th
Article on the Civil War from the very first battles in 1861 when the war began to the end of the second year in 1862.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: History: American Civil War for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the American Civil War. How it started, battles fought, timeline, and major events on this site.
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Other

American Civil War: The Battle of Gettysburg: Prisoners of War: Fort Delaware

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of Fort Delaware, a fort used to house Confederate prisoners of war beginning with those from the Battle of Gettysburg. Read about the living conditions and the prevalence of disease among the prisoners.
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Legends of America

Legends of America: American History: Eastern Theater of the Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
Find a listing of the campaigns in the Eastern Theater and links to descriptions of the battles in those campaigns. The campaigns in 1861 and 1862 are on the first and half the second page of this site.
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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Maps of Appomattox Court House, Virginia (1865)

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive color map of the famous Appomattox Court House in Virginia, where General Robert E. Lee ultimately surrendered to Union troops leading to defeat in Virginia. Map depicts lines of battle and strategy of both Union and...