History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Civil War Battles (Part 1)
Take a look at the details of the early battles of the American Civil War from 1861-1862.
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Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Battle of Stones River (Murfreesboro): Civil War for Kids
Article summarizing and outlining major events at the Battle of Stones River during the Civil War. Includes Fun Facts, video [3:00] on Abraham Lincoln and informational text.
Kansas Historical Society
Kansas State Historical Society: Kansas in the Civil War
Read about the Kansas "Frontier Guard" that protected President Lincoln, and find out about one of the largest cavalry battles fought in the Civil War at the Battle of Mine Creek in Kansas.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: The Civil War 1861 1865
An extensive collection of slides enhance study of the Civil War in North America. Find illustrated details of the key parts of the war: secession, limited war, turning point, and total war. Consider the probing essay questions also...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Text Sets: The Civil War
This is a collection of 29 Grade-Leveled texts (6-12)on the topic The Civil War. The American Civil War lasted for only 5 years but divided the country along bitter lines as the North fought to keep southern states from seceding from the...
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Siteseen: Civil Conflict: 1861 Civil War History for Kids
Outline of the Civil War conflict for students. Includes photos, timeline, information on military technology, and theaters of war.
Library of Congress
Loc: Civil War Maps: History of Mapping the Civil War
A detailed, thorough account of commercial map making during the Civil War. Site contains a propaganda map for the Anaconda Plan, encircling the South.
American Battlefield Trust
American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Trigger Events of the Civil War
A list with descriptions of the major events that led up to the outbreak of the Civil War.
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History Net: Civil War
This resource presents a summary of the American Civil War, including various battles and milestones.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Civil War: A "Terrible Swift Sword"
In this Curriculum Unit, students will consider "Civil War: A"Terrible Swift Sword"" in 3 Lessons. The unit also includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
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Gateway Nmra: Trains and Railroads in the Civil War
Why were the railroads so important to both the Confederates and Union and how were they targets of raids? How were railroad executives involved in the course of the war? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this...
Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: Battle of Chancellorsville
Loads of information! Read a short description of the actual Battle and a piece that was written by Maj. Gen. Couch after the War, and much more. Includes the official descriptions and descriptions of the battle from various sources.
Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: Seven Days' Battles
Official records and detailed descriptions of the Seven Days' Battles including maps and reports of Union and Confederate generals. From several sources.
Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: North Anna and Cold Harbor
Two descriptions, brief and detailed, of the battle, a great battle description taken from the Confederate Military History and post battle reports from seven generals.
American Battlefield Trust
American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Battle of Antietam: Facts & Summary
A large collection of resources for learning about the Battle of Antietam.
Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: The Siege of Vicksburg (May 18 July 4, 1863)
Read about the siege of Vicksburg from both the Union and Confederate points of view, the plight of the citizens, and official orders of battle.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Cwsac: Civil War Battle Summaries: Battle of Antietam
This site, which is provided for by the National Park Service, gives a brief overview of the events at the Civil War Battle of Antietam.
A&E Television
History.com: How Photos From the Battle of Antietam Revealed the American Civil War's Horrors
In October 1862, a shocking and unique photo exhibition opened at Mathew B. Brady's Broadway gallery in New York City. A small placard at the door advertised "The Dead of Antietam," and, as The New York Times reported on October 20,...
Ohio State University
E History: Battles & Leaders of the Civil War: Sheridan in Shenandoah Valley
The Shendandoah Valley received no rest in the Civil War. General Philip Sheridan's Shenandoah Valley Campaign was the last of many forays by both the Union and Confederate Armies through this breadbasket area. Read about the strategy...
American Battlefield Trust
American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Maps of Fort Donelson, Tennessee (1862)
Maps of Fort Donelson, Tennessee, site of Civil War battle in February, 1862 in which General Ulysses S. Grant was victorious and ensuring Kentucky would stay in the Union. Accompanied by informational text explaining the history.
American Battlefield Trust
American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Battle of Kernstown: Stonewall Jackson's Only Defeat
Read about the importance of the Shenandoah Valley to the Confederates and Stonewall Jackson's determination to hold it at all costs. Find out why the Battle of Kernstown was a Pyrrhic vicotory for the Union.
Son of the South
Son of the South: Civil War Battles
Utilize the wealth of primary sources on this site to research the key battles of the Civil War. This easy to navigate site has primary sources that include pictures, maps, and newspapers from the Civil War era.
War Times Journal
War Times Journal: Reminiscences of the Civil War by John B. Gordon
An online excerpt from the memoirs of Confederate General John B. Gordon who fought at the Battles of Bull Run, Antietam and Gettysburg. The account gives an insight into the mindset of the Confederate leaders during the Civil War.
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Siteseen: Civil Conflict: The Ironclads: Monitor vs Merrimack
Article with pictures and drawings of the Ironclads steamships used in battle during the Civil War. Site includes fun facts for kids and video [3:00] on Abraham Lincoln.
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