+
Website
Curated OER

National Park Service: Cwsac: Civil War Battle Summaries: The Battle of Fredericksburg, 1862

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent review of the events in 1862 in the run-up to the Battle of Fredericksburg and the battle itself. Hyperlinks to Lee's and Burnside's official reports. Includes PDF (requires Adobe Reader).
+
Website
Other

Bonps: Battle of Nashville, a Narrative

For Students 9th - 10th
The Battle of Nashville Preservation Society (BONPS) offers a narrative of the Battle of Nashville. Content addresses Hood's strategy to reclaim Tennessee, the Union opposition, the steps to battle, the battle itself (blow-by-blow), and...
+
Website
Other

Civil War in South Carolina: Fort Sumter, April 12 14, 1861

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a description of the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter. Included are a map and General Beauregard's report on the attack.
+
Website
Siteseen

Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Civil War Battles for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource for students of all ages on the Civil War. Students will find information through maps and links to information on military technology, battle strategy. Includes annotated timeline, outline of battles and video [3:00] on Abraham...
+
Handout
Digital Public Library of America

Dpla: American Civil War Battles

For Students 9th - 10th
Collection of digital resources gathered from public libraries, archives, and museums about American Civil War battles. Explore Civil War military conflicts on land and sea, from Fort Sumter to Appomattox. Use maps and documents to...
+
Website
Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: Battle of Fort Donelson

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough overview of the Battle of Fort Donelson from the United States Civil War. It contains links to official records and actual accounts of the battle.
+
Website
Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: The Battle of Bull Run

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides detailed information about the First Battle Of Bull Run. Includes a detailed description of the battle as well as documents from official Civil War records such as the order of the battle. From several sources.
+
Website
Kidport

Kidport Reference Library: The Civil War

For Students 3rd - 5th
Here is a summary of the factors that led to the Civil War. You can also link to pages with photos on battles, forts, communication, hospitals, and more.
+
Website
Siteseen

Siteseen: Civil Conflict: 1865 Civil War History

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline of the events of the American Civil War that took place during 1865.
+
Handout
University of South Florida

Florida's Role in the Civil War; "Supplier of the Confederacy"

For Students 9th - 10th
Although geographically out of the main battle sites of the Civil War, Florida played an important role in the Confederacy. Find out how Florida helped in the Civil War and read about the battles that were fought there.
+
Handout
Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: Missionary Ridge, 25 Nov. 63

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of the bloody battle of Missionary Ridge from "The Civil War Dictionary" by Mark Boatner III.
+
Website
The History Place

The History Place: The u.s. Civil War (1861 1865)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The History Place presents a timeline of crucial battles during the U.S. Civil War. Clicking on the hyperlink will take you to photographs or documents related to the event.
+
Website
Other

Vermont in the Civil War: Lest We Forget

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is dedicated to Vermont, and its involvement in the Civil War. Use the topics on the left to navigate the site to find information about the Vermont units involved, battles fought, a timeline, and personal accounts of Vermont...
+
Handout
Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: Native Americans in the Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of the Native American participation in the Civil War in both the Union and Confederate armies. Includes discussion of the beginnings of the Indian Wars, which continued after the conclusion of the Civil War. From the Civil...
+
Handout
Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: Stand Watie

For Students 9th - 10th
Who was the only Native American general in the Civil War, the last Confederate general to lay down arms? Read about Stand Watie, Cherokee chief whose troops fought throughout Indian Territory and surrounding states. From "The...
+
Handout
Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: Joseph Hooker

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about one of the more colorful generals in the Civil War. Joseph Hooker alienated his superiors and distrusted his subordinate officers. From "Who Was Who in the Civil War" by Stewart Sifakis.
+
Handout
Other

Research and Education: Civil War in Arkansas Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline from the Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission outlining the events that occurred in Arkansas during the Civil War.
+
Website
Curated OER

National Park Service: Collections: Symbols of Battle: Civil War Flags

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of Civil War flags in the National Park Service collection. Includes flags from Appomattox, Ford's Theater, Fort Pulaski, Fort Sumter, Gettysburg, and more. Information about each flag and its use is included with the...
+
Handout
Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: Braxton Bragg

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Braxton Bragg and a review of his career as a Confederate general. From "Who Was Who in the Civil War" by Stewart Sifakis.
+
Article
Other

Center for History and News: William T. Sherman: Most Reckless Civil War General

For Students 9th - 10th
Are we right to remember General Sherman as the villain of the Civil War? Read another view of the famous march to the sea.
+
Graphic
American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Battlefield Land We've Saved

For Students 9th - 10th
A U.S. map depicts historic land where Civil War battles were fought that has been saved by the Civil War Trust. It also presents current campaigns to save more land.
+
PPT
Virginia History Series

Virginia History Series: The American Civil War in Virginia [Pdf]

For Students 6th - 8th
The state of Virginia played a pivotal role in the Civil War. Trace the war from the beginning to the battles in Virginia, and to Lee's surrender through this comprehensive slideshow. Included are charts, maps and actual photography from...
+
Website
State Library-Florida

Florida Memory: Florida in the Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
A text based article focusing on Florida and the Civil War including soldier participation, important events and battles, defeats, and finally the growth of anti-war feelings as the war neared an end.
+
Website
State Library-Florida

Florida Memory: Florida in the Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
A text based article focusing on Florida and the Civil War including soldier participation, important events and battles, defeats, and finally the growth of anti-war feelings as the war neared an end.

Other popular searches