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Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.

New Georgia Encyclopedia: Battle of Kennesaw Mountain

For Students 9th - 10th
Information is provided on the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain which was part of the Atlanta Campaign in the Civil War. The actual battle took place between Union General William T. Sherman and Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston which...
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Stones River National Battlefield: Battle of Stones River

For Students 9th - 10th
A very detailed description of the Battle of Stones River, a must-win for the Union Army. Find day-by-day battle maps, information about the carnage over the several days of fighting, and discover the importance of capturing the...
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Civil War Album: Battle of Shiloh, a Virtual Tour

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief account of the Battle of Shiloh with hyperlinks to photos of the landscape. Click on the pictures at the left for more information.
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Other

North Carolina Museum of History: North Carolina and the Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
This museum from North Carolina has collected artifacts, personal accounts of soldiers, biographies, and information about battles in North Carolina.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Pea Ridge National Military Park: The Battle of Pea Ridge

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting look at the Battle of Pea Ridge. Navigate the information by clicking on the topics where you will find discussion of battleflags, the troops involved, how the troops were supplied, as well as first-person accounts.
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Military History Online: Battle of Gettysburg

For Students 9th - 10th
Military History Online provides a comprehensive study of the Battle of Gettysburg. Select from the left-hand toolbar for content including detailed reenactments of each battle, daily events, and much more.
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Gettysburg College: Civil War Institute: Killed at Gettysburg

For Students 9th - 10th
Read in-depth accounts of the lives of the soldiers who died in the Battle of Gettysburg. Each story looks at the soldier's community and home life at the beginning of the war, his wartime experiences, and the impact his death had on...
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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Animated Map: Fredericksburg

For Students 9th - 10th
Animated map shows the troop movements of both the Union and Confederate armies prior to and during the battle of Fredericksburg.
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Explore Southern History: Battle of Pea Ridge, Pea Ridge, Arkansas

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth description of the Battle of Pea Ridge, the commanders involved, and the important outcome. Included is an online tour of the battlefield. Hyperlinks to other Civil War battles in Arkansas.
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US National Archives

Nara: Charters of Freedom: The Civil War: Union Sealed in Blood

For Students 9th - 10th
Website on U.S. History uses primary document material to explain the importance of the Battle of Antietam and the high stakes of the Civil War.
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Other

Vermont in the Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed resource that documents the role Vermont played in the Civil War. Includes rosters, cemeteries, lists of descendants, diaries, letters, journals, battles, timeline.
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Alabama Humanities Foundation

Encyclopedia of Alabama: Battle of Mobile Bay

For Students 9th - 10th
The Battle of Mobile Bay, one of the last naval battles during the Civil War, is featured in this brief overview.
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Radford University: The Civil War for Fifth Graders

For Students 5th - 6th
Covers many aspects of the Civil War, without too much text for Grade 5 students. Includes links to additional information and a few learning activities. (Note: Some links may no longer be working.)
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Texas A&M University

The Denbigh Project: Galveston During the Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the events that took place in Galveston during the Civil War. Covers the Union victory on New Year's Day, 1863, followed by the recovery of the city led by John Magruder, the impact of the Union blockade on life in Galveston,...
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Oregon Secretary of State

Oregon History: Civil War in Oregon

For Students 9th - 10th
Did Oregon troops spend the Civil War in the East fighting exciting and frightening battles? Not exactly! Find how Oregon's soldiers occupied their time during this four-year span of time.
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HotChalk

Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Civil War Battlefields Virtual Field Trip

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This detailed lesson plan has students analyzing battles of the Civil War through the Internet and creating a presentation using the information learned. Note: Some links may no longer work but these battlefield sites can be easily found...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: Battle of Gettysburg

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection uses primary sources to explore the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Battle of Bull Run

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Civil War Traveler: Civil War Travel

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource explores Civil War sites of interest in various states in the Union as well as the Confederacy. It describes battles and important events that occurred, including maps.
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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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Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: War on Horseback

For Students 9th - 10th
Focuses on the use of horses during battles in the Civil War and explains why they were the military's primary source of transportation. From "Fighting for Time" by Dee Brown.
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Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: Civil War Gunboats

For Students 9th - 10th
Descriptions of specific gunboats used by both the Union and the Confederacy during the Civil War.
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Other

Kid Info: History of the Civil War and the Reconstruction Era

For Students 9th - 10th
Looking to become an expert on the Civil War and the Reconstruction Era? If so, then this is the perfect site for you! It is packed with links to learn about the battles of the Civil War, artillery used, Generals of the Civil War, and...
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Treasure Net Image Collection: Georgia: Civil War Photos

For Students 9th - 10th
View four different Civil War Era photos (1863 - 1865) of destruction in Georgia.

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