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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Positions of Armies, 1863

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the area from Philadelphia to Danville on the North Carolina State Line, showing the area of operations in 1863 during the American Civil War. The map shows major cities and towns, railroads, mountains, and rivers in the area,...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Red River Expedition, 1864

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of Louisiana and Mississippi showing the area of the Red River Campaign of 1864 during the American Civil War (March 10 to May 22). The map shows major cities and towns, forts, railroads, rivers, and coastline, and includes the...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Richmond and Vicinity, 1863

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the vicinity of Richmond during the Peninsula Campaign of the American Civil War. "Richmond, the cap. of Va., on the left bank of the James River, at the head of tidewater, 150 m. from its mouth. R. was founded in 1742...In...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Vicinity of Charleston, 1861

For Students 9th - 10th
The vicinity of Charleston, North Carolina in 1861, site of Fort Sumter and the opening battle of the American Civil War. The map shows the city of Charleston and railroads, the Union held Fort Sumter and light house at the mouth of the...
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Etc: Kentucky and West Virginia, 1861 1865

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the parts of Kentucky and West Virginia, where some early battles of the American Civil War were fought. The map shows terrain features, rivers, railroads, and the cities and towns of Cincinnati, Philippi, Rich Mountain,...
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Etc: Central Maryland and Pennsylvania, 1861 1865

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of central Maryland and Pennsylvania during the American Civil War (1861-1865) showing major cities and towns, roads, railroads, terrain features, rivers, and several battle sites. Included on the map are Washington, Alexandria,...
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Etc: Campaign Between Nashville and Atlanta, 1863 1864

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the parts of Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia showing the main locations of the campaign between Nashville and Atlanta during the American Civil War (1863-1864). The map shows the cities and towns of Nashville, Franklin,...
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Lesson Plan
Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Grade 8 Social Studies Units

For Teachers 8th
A grade 8 scope and sequence document with six complete units.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Commemoration of the Gettysburg Battlefield

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson engages students in projects centered around the Gettysburg Address. Students will study primary sources and make group presentations to share their learning. Then students will assume the roles of "experts", hypothesize...
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Website
Teacher Oz

Teacher Oz: History of the Lone Star State Texas

For Students 9th - 10th
A huge collection of links to resources about the history of Texas. As this is an older web page, some of the links no longer work. Topics covered include primary resources, timelines, history sites, flags, maps, landmarks, monuments,...
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Virginia: Richmond Natl Battlefield Park

For Students 9th - 10th
30 sites of American Civil War battles, including Gaines 'Mill, Glendale, and Malvern Hill, all sites of battles during the 1862 Seven Days Battles, as well as the 1864 battles of Cold Harbor and New Market Heights.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Arkansas: Arkansas Post

For Students 9th - 10th
Commemorates the first semi-permanent European settlement in the Lower Mississippi Valley (1686); an American Revolutionary War skirmish (1783); the first territorial capital of Arkansas (1819-1821); and the American Civil War Battle of...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New Mexico: Glorieta Pass Battlefield

For Students 9th - 10th
Site of decisive American Civil War Battle of Glorieta Pass.
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Other

The History Net

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The History Net is a leading portal for history enthusiasts, researchers, educators, and students. Extensive content can be found on almost any topic. Use "site search" to quickly find what you are looking for.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: William Harvey Carney

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Wikipedia contains a biography of William H. Carney (1842-1908), the man who saved the flag during the battle at Fort Wagner. Links are provided throughout for additional information on related subjects.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Kentucky: Perryville Battlefield

For Students 9th - 10th
Site of largest battle in Kentucky during the American Civil War.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Operations About Atlanta, 1864

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of Atlanta and vicinity during the Atlanta Campaign of the American Civil War (1864). The map shows the fortifications around Atlanta, the positions of the Union and Confederate armies, and the sites of the Battle of Peach Tree...
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Etc: Clip Art Etc: General Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard

For Students 9th - 10th
Pierre Gustave Toutan Beauregard (1818 - 1893) was a Louisiana-born author, civil servant, politician, inventor, and general for the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. He was the victor at the First Battle of Bull Run...
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Etc: Operations About Marietta, June 14 28, 1864

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of Marietta and vicinity during the Atlanta Campaign of the American Civil War (June 14-28, 1864). The map shows the positions of the Union and Confederate armies, and the sites of the Battle of Pine Mountain (June 14), the Battle...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Irvin Mc Dowell

For Students 9th - 10th
Irvin McDowell (October 15, 1818 - May 4, 1885)[1] was a career American army officer, famous for his defeat during the First Battle of Bull Run, the first large-scale battle of the American Civil War.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Kearny, Philip

For Students 9th - 10th
Philip Kearny, Jr., (June 2, 1815 - September 1, 1862) was a United States Army officer, notably in the Mexican-American War and American Civil War. He was killed in action in the 1862 Battle of Chantilly.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Louisiana: Fort Jackson

For Students 9th - 10th
Fort Jackson was constructed between 1822 and 1832. In April 1862, the fort was the site of the Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip, the decisive battle for control of New Orleans during the American Civil War.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Charles Ellet

For Students 9th - 10th
Charles Ellet, Jr. (1 January 1810 - 21 June 1862) was a civil engineer and a colonel during the American Civil War, mortally wounded at the Battle of Memphis.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Buchanan Floyd

For Students 9th - 10th
John Buchanan Floyd (June 1, 1806 - August 26, 1863), was a Virginia politician (legislator and governor), U.S. Secretary of War, and the Confederate general in the American Civil War who lost the crucial Battle of Fort Donelson.