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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: African American Veterans and the Civil Rights Movement

For Students 9th - 10th
Many African American veterans joined the Civil Rights Movement after World War II when they found themselves facing continued discrimination at home. Learn about some of the veterans who were prominent activists.
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Handout
Lone Star Junction

Lone Star Junction: The Battle of Galveston (1 January 1863)

For Students 4th - 8th
Describes what took place at the Battle of Galveston on New Year's Day, 1863.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Anaconda Plan

For Students 9th - 10th
Article provides details of the famous Anaconda Plan designed for the Union by General Winfield Scott, the conqueror of Mexico. Its objective was to establish a full Naval Blockade around the coastline of the Southern States and gain...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids History: Battle of Antietam

For Students 3rd - 8th
On this site, students study the Battle of Antietam during the Civil War. Investiage the first major battle to take place on Union soil.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids History: Battle of Shiloh

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explore the first major battle in the western theater called the Battle of Shiloh during the Civil War.
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Other

North Georgia History: Chickamauga: River of Blood

For Students 9th - 10th
A very vivid review of the Battle from North Georgia.com. Images and links to maps are also provided.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Richmond National Battlefield: Cold Harbor

For Students 9th - 10th
A chronological description of the events of the Battle of Cold Harbor. There is a link to a descriptive tour and map of the battle field.
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National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Two Wars, the Gilded and the Gritty: America, 1870 1912

For Students 9th - 10th
A political cartoon depicting a Union and a Confederate veteran united in support for the Spanish-American War. A painting entitled Twelve-Inch Gun depicting elegant officers and ladies aboard a battle ship, civilizing gentility and the...
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Other

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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Primary
Other

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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Other

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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Curated OER

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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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Battle of Edgehill, October 23, 1642

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the Battle of Edgehill in southern Warwickshire during the First English Civil War. The battle was between the Royalists under Charles I of England, and the Parliamentarians led by the Earl of Essex. This battle was fought on...
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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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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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Study Guide
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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Handout
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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Other

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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Curated OER

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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Primary
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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Curated OER

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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Curated OER

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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