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Antietam on the Web

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive resource from Antietam on the Web of the Battle of Antietam, including historical documents, battle maps and much more.
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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Battle of Antietam: Facts & Summary

For Students 9th - 10th
A large collection of resources for learning about the Battle of Antietam.
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The History Cat

The History Cat: The Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover an abundance of facts about the Civil War from topics such as Fort Sumter, the secession crisis, how the war was won, Bull Run, and Civil War soldiers.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Robert E. Lee

For Students 9th - 10th
Robert Edward Lee was a career army officer and the most successful general of the Confederate forces during the American Civil War. He eventually commanded all Confederate armies as general-in-chief.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Robert E. Lee

For Students 9th - 10th
Robert E. Lee, the famous Confederate general.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Robert E. Lee

For Students 9th - 10th
(1807-1870) General and presidential advisor for the Confederacy.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Robert E. Lee

For Students 9th - 10th
(1807-1872) Civil War Confederate General
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Robert E. Lee

For Students 9th - 10th
(1807-1870) A famous U.S. Army office and general of the Confederate forces during the American Civil War
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Bloody Antietam

For Students 5th - 8th
Read an account of the battle of Antietam and the tactical mistakes of the tentative General George McClellan. The bloodiest battle of the Civil War brought about many changes.
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Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed biography of Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, Lieutenant General in the Confederate Army, and the right hand man of Robert E. Lee. From "Who Was Who in the Civil War" by Stewart Sifakis.
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The History Cat

The History Cat: Winning the Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at the resources available to the Union and Confederate military forces, the Anaconda Plan undertaken by the North to squeeze the economy of the South, and the delaying tactics of General George McClellan who hesitated to attack...
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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: North of Boston (Robert Frost)

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of Robert Frost poetry through Bartleby.com. Includes a general description of the collection and e-texts of several poems.
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US National Archives

Our Documents: Surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia (1865)

For Students 9th - 10th
The document outlining the terms of surrender, agreed upon by Generals Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee, which ended the Civil War in 1865. Interactive image accompanied by background information and transcript.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1844 1877: Later Stages of the Civil War 1863

For Students 9th - 10th
In the year 1863, US General Ulysses S. Grant succeeds in securing the western theatre of war and moves east to take on Robert E. Lee. [5 min, 51 sec]
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Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: Pickett's Charge

For Students 9th - 10th
This site outlines Pickett's Charge, the bloodiest moment of the Battle of Gettysburg. From an essay printed in 1901, "General Meade" by Isaac R. Pennypacker.
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The History Place

The History Place: Battle of Gettysburg

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The History Place provides a detailed account of the most famous and important battle of the U.S. Civil War, the battle of Gettysburg. Check out the link, near the bottom of the page, to a letter from President Lincoln to...
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Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: Battle of Antietam

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the Battle of Antietam along with accounts of the battle written by those who fought. Information is from several sources.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Civil War End

For Students 9th - 10th
Summarizes the events that led to the surrender of the South and the end of the Civil War in 1865. Includes a short fact sheet of frequently asked questions.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Gettysburg: High Watermark of the Confederacy

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about the vision of Robert E. Lee as he led his troops north in the Gettysburg Campaign. A brief overview of the Battle of Gettysburg discusses the major parts of the battle and explains why the outcome of the battle was so...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Battle of Antietam

For Students 9th - 10th
This Wikipedia article on the bloodiest battle in American history gives background information on the battle, the battle itself, and the aftermath.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Battle of Gettysburg

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth description of the Battle of Gettysburg, often coined the turning point of the Civil War. Provides background information on what led to the battle and detailed information on each of the three days of the battle.
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US National Archives

Our Documents: A National Initiative on American History, Civics, and Service

For Students 9th - 10th
Our Documents is home to one hundred milestone documents that influenced that course of American history and American democracy. Includes full-page scans of each document, transcriptions, background information on their significance, and...
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PBS

Pbs: New Perspectives on the West

For Students 9th - 10th
This in-depth resource presents a history of the American West from pre-Columbian times until World War I with profiles, documents, and images. It encourages visitors to link these into patterns of historical meaning for themselves....
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Other

Worcester Polytechnic Institute: Military Science: Battle of Monmouth

For Students 9th - 10th
This page begins with a summary of the history behind the battle and goes on to discuss key events in detail with links to maps and leaders in the war along with the military strategy involved.