Curated OER
Trains, Telegraphs, and Steamships: War’s New Weapons
Students examine the technological weapons of the Civil War. In this Civil War lesson plan, students research the use of trains, telegraphs, and steamships in the war. Students write newspaper articles pertaining to the new weaponry.
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Home of the American Civil War: The Gatling Gun in the Civil War
Read about the invention, operation, and use of the Gatling gun in the Civil War. Includes a letter from Richard Gatling explaining why he invented such a weapon.