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Siteseen

Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Battle of Atlanta

For Students 9th - 10th
Summarizes events of the Battle of Atlanta which took place in 1864 during the Civil War.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Battle of Nashville

For Students 9th - 10th
Summarizes events of the Battle of Nashville which took place in 1864 during the Civil War.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Battle of Chattanooga

For Students 9th - 10th
Article contains interesting facts and information about the Battle of Chattanooga, one of the major battles that were fought during the Civil War on November 23-25, 1863.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Battle of Chickamauga

For Students 9th - 10th
Article contains interesting facts and information about the Battle of Chickamauga, one of the major battles that were fought during the Civil War on September 19-20, 1863.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Battle of Mobile Bay

For Students 9th - 10th
Summarizes events of the Battle of Mobile Bay which took place in 1864 during the Civil War.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Siege of Petersburg

For Students 9th - 10th
Summarizes events of the Siege of Petersburg which took place from 1864-1865 during the Civil War.
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Handout
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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Handout
PBS

Pbs: David Farragut

For Students 6th - 8th
As a companion to PBS's "The Civil War," this site offers a brief biography of David Farragut.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Gettysburg National Military Park: Camp Life

For Students 9th - 10th
Colorful exhibit showcases the actual artifacts used by the Civil War soldiers at Gettysburg. View their camp materials, clothing, equipment, and personal items. Also, like soldiers of all wars, long hours passed when they were not...
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University of Virginia

Virginia Center for Digital History: The Valley of the Shadow

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a must-have site for the study of the Civil War. Students will have access to primary documents from many sources, including: census and veteran records, letters and diaries, newspapers, and church records. This Project explores...
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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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University of Nebraska

University of Nebraska Lincoln: Railroads and the Making of Modern America

For Students 9th - 10th
Jump aboard to examine the importance of railroads during the Civil War. Delve into primary source documents that show how the newly developed rail system played a strategic role in many battles and also examine the role of slave labor...
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Fort Donelson National Battlefield

For Students 9th - 10th
Tennessee's Fort Donelson National Battlefield is the location of the Union Army's first major victory a year into the Civil War is recognized by the National Park Services. Check out the multimedia, history, and natural environment of...
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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Civil War Between Pompey and Caesar

For Students 9th - 10th
William Morey, in his 1901 textbook, explains in this passage the conflict between Pompey and Caesar that rages across the Roman provinces.
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Other

Strong Vincent: Hero of the Battle of Little Round Top

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a biography of Strong Vincent's military career, including his role at the Battle of Little Round Top, where he was shot. Includes photos of Vincent and quotes about him.
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Curated OER

Civil War Battles

For Students Pre-K - 1st
civil war battles
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Digital Public Library of America

Dpla: Battle of Gettysburg

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection uses primary sources to explore the Battle of Gettysburg. Set includes an overview, primary sources, links to related resources, and a teaching guide.
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A&E Television

History.com: This Day in History: 1863 First Battle of Sabine Pass

For Students 6th - 8th
Short description of the First Battle of Sabine Pass on January 21, 1863.
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: The Battle Over Reconstruction

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this Curriculum Unit, young scholars will consider "The Battle Over Reconstruction" in 3 Lessons. The unit also includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: The Battle of Antietam

For Students 3rd - 8th
What was the bloodiest battle in all American history? The Battle of Antietam , during the Civil War, wins this dubious honor. The Library of Congress has more information about this famous battle along with some actual photographs.
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Primary
University of Georgia

University of Georgia: Hargrett Library Rare Map Collection: The Historical War Map, 1862

For Students 9th - 10th
A large map of the U.S. in 1862 showing the roads and railways primarily in the Confederacy.
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University of Georgia

University of Georgia: Hargrett Library Rare Map Collection: Topical War Map of the Southern States

For Students 9th - 10th
A large detailed map of the central and southern U.S. from 1863. Difficult to read.
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Primary
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Texas Joins the Battle: Schedule of Houston and Texas Central Railway, 1879

For Students 9th - 10th
See what cities were connected via the Houston and Central Texas Railway after the Civil War by looking at this railway schedule from November 7, 1879. This series of primary source documents details the growth of interconnectivity of...
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National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Two Wars, the Gilded and the Gritty: America, 1870 1912

For Students 9th - 10th
A political cartoon depicting a Union and a Confederate veteran united in support for the Spanish-American War. A painting entitled Twelve-Inch Gun depicting elegant officers and ladies aboard a battle ship, civilizing gentility and the...

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