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National Park Service: Shiloh National Military Park

For Students 9th - 10th
This section of the National Park Service's site about Shiloh National Military Park gives information about the battle itself and maps of the troop movements.
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48th Ovvi: 48th Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry Regiment

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete history of the 48th Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry Regiment. Find soldiers' letters, pictures of their training camp, information about the battles in which they fought, maps, and lots more. A very extensive, award-winning site.
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48th Ovvi Regiment: The Official Record of the 48th Ovi at Shiloh

For Students 9th - 10th
This is truly an excellent study and recounting of the Battle of Shiloh. The strategy of the Battle and the importance of the outcome are discussed. Primary resources such as Capt. Posegate's personal account and John Richardson's...
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Css Virginia: The First Iron Clad Naval Engagement in the World

For Students 9th - 10th
A first-hand account of the famous battle between the Monitor and Merrimac written in 1906.
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State Parks of Arkansas: Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park

For Students 9th - 10th
Loaded with information on the Battle of Prairie Grove, this site includes a detailed description of the battle, as well as a slideshow and maps.
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National Park Service: Stones River National Battlefield

For Students 9th - 10th
While the Stones River Campaign did not clearly define a winner, the battles which took place on this national battlefield marked a much needed boost to the Union Army in their efforts to begin implementing the Emancipation Proclamation....
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Library of Congress

Loc: Map Collections 1500 2002

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection provides maps dating back to 1500 up to the present. The collection includes: cities, towns, discovery and exploration, conservation and environment, military battles, cultural landscapes, transportation, communication,...
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Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission

Explore Pa History: The Gettysburg Campaign

For Students 9th - 10th
Examine the events surrounding the Gettysburg Campaign as it relates to Pennsylvania history in this detailed account. Contained within this site are links to audio, video, and pictorial images of events and people of this era.
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Tennessee Historical Society

Tennessee Encyclopedia: Tullahoma Campaign

For Students 9th - 10th
A good description of the military strategy involved in the Tullahoma Campaign and the importance for the Union to push the Confederate Army out of middle Tennessee.
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National Park Service: Vicksburg National Military Park: Vicksburg Campaign

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides detailed information on the Vicksburg campaign and siege, culminating in the surrender of the city and its defending army.
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PBS

Pbs Nova: Lincoln's Secret Weapon

For Students 9th - 10th
A website that tells the story of the Monitor, the first iron-clad ship, and its archeological salvage.
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Ohio History Central

Ohio History Central: Don C. Buell

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this biography of Union general, Don Carlos Buell. Find out about his command, and the reasons he was relieved of that command.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ap Us History: Period 6: 1865 1898

For Students 11th - 12th
This Khan Academy resource provides a table of contents with notes for several sections of AP US History: Period 6: 1865-1898.
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Tennessee Historical Society

Tennessee Encyclopedia: George Henry Thomas 1816 1870

For Students 9th - 10th
A very thorough look at George Henry Thomas' service in the Union Army, eventually becoming commander of the Army of the Cumberland.
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Crisis at Fort Sumter

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed background information is provided to assist users in solving the dilemmas facing President Lincoln in the events surrounding the fall of Fort Sumter.
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The Battle of Champion Hill: Grant's March From Raymond to Champion Hill

For Students 9th - 10th
A description from Grant's personal memoirs of the road from Raymond to Champion Hill along with a map showing Grant's march inland in May, 1863.
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National Park Service: Petersburg National Battlefield: Weldon Railroad

For Students 9th - 10th
A day-by-day look at Grant's attempt to cut off rail supplies to Lee in Petersburg by capturing the Weldon Railroad. From the National Park Service.
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War Times Journal

War Times Journal: Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant

For Students 9th - 10th
Here are several excerpts from Grant's memoirs regarding the Wilderness campaign. In them, he discusses his appointment by Lincoln to be commander of the Army of the Potomac, and much more.
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Etc: Maps Etc: First Battle of Bull Run, July 21, 1861

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of operations for the First Battle of Bull Run or First Battle of Manassas, the initial major land battle of the American Civil War, July 21, 1861. The map shows Bull Run Creek, the towns of Manassas, Centerville, the Stone Bridge,...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Bull Run, Battle of the Forenoon, June 21, 1861

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the morning operations of the First Battle of Bull Run or First Battle of Manassas, the initial major land battle of the American Civil War, July 21, 1861. The map shows Bull Run Creek, Young's Branch, the Stone Bridge and Stone...
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Bull Run, Battle of the Afternoon, July 21, 1861

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the afternoon operations of the First Battle of Bull Run or First Battle of Manassas, the initial major land battle of the American Civil War, July 21, 1861. The map shows Bull Run Creek, Young's Branch, the Stone Bridge and...
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Etc: Battles of Wilson's Creek and Pea Ridge, 1861 1862

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the portions of Missouri and Arkansas showing the battle sites of Wilson's Creek or Battle of Oak Hills (Missouri, August 10, 1861) and Pea Ridge or Battle of Elkhorn Tavern (Arkansas, March 7-8, 1862) fought in the American...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: The Seven Days Battle, 1862

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the area around Richmond, Virginia showing the sites of the Seven Days Battle, which took place June 26-July 2, 1862 during the American Civil War. The map shows the roads and railways to the east of Richmond, and the battle...
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Etc: Maps Etc: The Battle of Williamsburg, May 5, 1862

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the area to the southeast of Williamsburg, Virginia, showing the Battle of Williamsburg or Battle of Fort Magruder, fought on May 5, 1862 during the Peninsula Campaign of the American Civil War.

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