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Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.

New Georgia Encyclopedia: Edward Porter Alexander

For Students 9th - 10th
Highlights the life and military career of brigadier general Edward Porter Alexander, who served in twelve Civil War battles including Pickett's Charge at Gettysburg and the battle of Chickamauga.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Stonewall Jackson

For Students 3rd - 8th
"Stonewall" Jackson, a famous Confederate general, got his nickname during the Civil War. This site tells the story with photographs.
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Handout
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.

New Georgia Encyclopedia: James Longstreet (1821 1904)

For Students 9th - 10th
Insightful biographical information on the life and career of James Longstreet who played a prominent role in the Civil War.
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Hart Island History: Ny State's Civil War "u.s. Colored Troops"

For Students 9th - 10th
After a brief history of African-American regiments from New York, you can read about the United Stated Colored Troops in general, where they fought, how they were paid, and the number of casualties among the troops.
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Other

Maryland Department: Maryland in the Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
An all-inclusive site with links to African-American participation in the Maryland military, Maryland regiments, biographical information, and selected references.
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Other

Hall of Black Achievement: Sergeant William H. Carney, c.m.h.: Civil War Hero

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of William H. Carney, inspiration of the 54th Massachusetts. There is a link to an audio reading of the narrative.
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Encyclopedia of Arkansas: Battle of Prairie Grove

For Students 9th - 10th
The last major battle in the Trans-Mississippi West, the Battle of Prairie Grove pitted armies of equal strength against each other. Read about the battle, the strategy, and the commanders and troops involved.
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Tennessee Historical Society

Tennessee Encyclopedia: Battle of Murfreesboro

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the Battle of Murfreesboro and the Confederate cavalry attack by Nathan Bedford Forrest's troops.
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Civil War Album: Fort Donelson, Fort Heiman, Fort Henry

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains photos taken currently at Fort Donelson and Fort Henry Civil War sites, with some drawings and historical photos. Use the pull-down menu to find a description of the Union victories at Ft. Henry and Donelson, as well...
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Mr. Lincoln and Freedom: Black Soldiers: Louisiana and Massachusetts

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete discourse on the incorporation of black soldiers into the Union Army during the Civil War. The 54th Massachusetts Regiment is discussed in regard to the recruitment and the attack on Fort Wagner.
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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War Biography: Lewis "Lew" Wallace

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Overview of General Lew Wallace's role in the Civil War.
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Other

Virginia Military Institute Archives: Battle of New Market, May 15, 1864

For Students 9th - 10th
A wealth of information about the role of the cadets of Virginia Military Institute at the Battle of New Market. Read a description of the battle, find a timeline of the cadets' actions leading up to the battle, and read biographies of...
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Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: c.s.s. Alabama vs. u.s.s. Kearsarge

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of the battle between the C.S.S. Alabama and the U.S.S. Kearsarge with links to more detailed information.
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Other

Civil War Image Map: Campaign for Vicksburg

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the Vicksburg Campaign shows the path of Grant's march and marks where the battles took place along the way.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: The Battle of First Manassas

For Students 9th - 10th
A review of the first Manassas campaign, also known as Bull Run. Find a description of the battle in the morning and afternoon as well as a description of Order of Battle and of the troops, officers, and the casualties.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Fort Donelson Natl Battlefield: The Battle of Fort Donelson

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the Battle of Fort Donelson from the National Park Service. It was in this battle that Grant received the nickname, "Unconditional Surrender" Grant.
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American Civil War: The Battle of Gettysburg: Prisoners of War: Fort Delaware

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of Fort Delaware, a fort used to house Confederate prisoners of war beginning with those from the Battle of Gettysburg. Read about the living conditions and the prevalence of disease among the prisoners.
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Other

About North Georgia: Battle of Lookout Mountain

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the military actions taken on Lookout Mountain in November, 1863. Read about the weather conditions that influenced the poetic name of the battle as the Battle Above the Clouds.
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Kentucky's Climate During the Civil War: Battle of Middle Creek

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a different perspective on the Battle of Middle Creek. This focuses on the impact of the weather on this battle, which took place in January of 1862.
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Military History Encyclopedia on the Web: Battle of New Madrid, 13 March 1862

For Students 9th - 10th
A good description of the Battle of New Madrid and an explanation of why the course of the Mississippi River affected the battle.
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Military History Encyclopedia on the Web: Naval Battle of Memphis, 6 June 1862

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting account of the battle between Union and Confederate gunboats which resulted in the surrender of Memphis and the opening of the Mississippi River south to Vicksburg.
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Explore Southern History: Battle of Prairie Grove in Depth

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth look at the Battle of Prairie Grove detailing the strategy involved, the troops who fought, and the consequences of the Prairie Grove Campaign. Hyperlinks to additional information on the battle.
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Other

North Georgia History: Battle of Pickett's Mill

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a battle summary of Pickett's Mill, where Union forces fought in attempt to reach Atlanta.
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Military History Encyclopedia on the Web: Battle of Ball's Bluff

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a description of the relatively minor Battle of Ball's Bluff and find out the political ramifications of the battle. Included is a battle map.

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