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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Maps of Appomattox Court House, Virginia (1865)

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive color map of the famous Appomattox Court House in Virginia, where General Robert E. Lee ultimately surrendered to Union troops leading to defeat in Virginia. Map depicts lines of battle and strategy of both Union and...
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Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: Battle of Fort Donelson

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed account of the Battle of Fort Donelson from "The Confederate Military History."
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Civil War Archive: James Hemphill Maclay

For Students 9th - 10th
This address of First Lieutenant James A. Gardner was given on September 11, 1889 at the dedication of the monument on Cemetery Hill which commemorates the positions and deeds at the Battle of Gettysburg of the First Pennsylvania Light...
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Cornell University

Cornell University: Library: Gardner's Photographic Sketch Book of the War

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection of photographs from the Civil War is divided into seven different themes. Along with each picture, there is a lengthy description, the name of the photographer, and the date taken.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Cwsac Battle Summaries: Battle Summary of Fort Donelson

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by the National Park Service, gives a complete summary of the Civil War Battle at Fort Donelson.
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Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.

New Georgia Encyclopedia: History and Archaeology: Battle of Chickamauga

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover facts about the Battle of Chickamauga, which was fought in 1863 and was the biggest Civil War battle ever to take place in Georgia.
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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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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Chancellorsville May 1, 1863

For Students 9th - 10th
This map tells the story and shows the troop movements of both the Union and Confederate armies on the first day of battle at Chancellorsville, Virginia, in 1863. The map can be downloaded in PDF format.
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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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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: Chantilly

For Students 9th - 10th
Animated map shows the troop movements of both the Union and Confederate armies prior to and during the battle at Chantilly, in Virginia, in 1862.
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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Animated Map: Cedar Creek

For Students 9th - 10th
Animated map tells the story and shows the troop movements of both the Union and Confederate armies prior to and during the battle fought at Cedar Creek, Virginia, 1864.
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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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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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Other

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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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Maps of Chickamauga, Georgia (1863)

For Students 9th - 10th
Animated map of the Battle of Chickamauga brings the Civil War to life with footage of the battlefield, map, and explanation.
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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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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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Siege of Petersburg: Battle of the Jerusalem Plank Road

For Students 9th - 10th
The beginning of the siege of Petersburg, the battle of the Jerusalem Plank Road was not a good beginning for the Union Army. Read about the problems that beset the Union.
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Historic Sandusky: Battle of Lynchburg

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth detailing of the Battle of Lynchburg from the point of view of those who lived in the city. Read about the Sandusky house, which was a base for operations during the battle.
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Texas State Historical Association

Texas State Historical Association: Battle of Palmito Ranch

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the events surrounding the Battle of Palmito Ranch, which was the final land battle of the Civil War.
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Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: Chattanooga Campaign

For Students 9th - 10th
Find a timeline of the Chattanooga Campaign as well as battle descriptions, maps, and the official records of both the Union and Confederate commanders. Information comes from a variety of sources.

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