Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: Wilson's Raid
A description of the events which evolved in Alabama in the spring of 1865 as the troops led by James Wilson, a Union general, destroyed most of the Confederacy's arms manufacturing abilities. Interestingly enough, Wilson's Raid ended...
Ohio History Central
Ohio History Central: Ambrose Burnside
A thorough biography of Ambrose Burnside and his military career. Read about his command of the Ninth Corps in several battles and as commander in the Department of the Ohio.
Other
Brooklyn History: The Uss Monitor Construction
Excellent description of the Monitor and the battle with the CSS Virginia (Merrimack). Historic pictures are included.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Civil War for Kids: The Battle of Gettysburg
Students learn about the Battle of Gettysburg which major event in the American Civil War on this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Civil War for Kids: Battle of Fort Sumter
Study the major event that started American Civil War on this site. Kids learn about the Battle of Fort Sumter, South Carolina.
Ducksters
Ducksters: History: American Civil War for Kids
Kids learn about the American Civil War. How it started, battles fought, timeline, and major events on this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kids History: Interesting Facts About the Civil War
Students can explore interesting Facts about the American Civil War when the North battled the South.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Lincoln's High Tech War
Describes the weaponry used during the Civil War, and some of the innovative technology that the Union's military forces employed. These included the minie ball, rifles, underwater torpedoes, the use of hot air balloons, and improved...
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: James Longstreet (1821 1904)
Insightful biographical information on the life and career of James Longstreet who played a prominent role in the Civil War.
NOAA
Noaa: Office of Coast Survey: Historical Map and Chart Collection
A collection of maps and charts related to the Civil War. Maps and charts can be downloaded and saved.
Other
The History Net
The History Net is a leading portal for history enthusiasts, researchers, educators, and students. Extensive content can be found on almost any topic. Use "site search" to quickly find what you are looking for.
Library of Congress
Loc: History of the 105th Pennsylvania Volunteers
The Library of Congress gives the history of the 105th Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers in a timeline form. Based on "History of the One Hundred and Fifth Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers" by Kate M. Scott. Part of Tilton C....
Teacher Oz
Teacher Oz: History of the Lone Star State Texas
A huge collection of links to resources about the history of Texas. As this is an older web page, some of the links no longer work. Topics covered include primary resources, timelines, history sites, flags, maps, landmarks, monuments,...
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Atlanta Campaign
The New Georgia Encyclopedia offers an excellent article describing the synopsis and details of the Atlanta campaign in which the Confederacy tried to stop Union General William Tecumseh Sherman from capturing Atlanta in 1864.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: A War to End Slavery: Gettysburg, Vicksburg and Children at War [Pdf]
A lesson plan from the producers of the 16-episode PBS series "Freedom: A History of US" that takes students through an investigation of two key battles of the Civil War--Vicksburg and Gettysburg. Students determine why these battles...
Raleigh Charter High School
Mrs. Newmark's Page: True False Questions on World War Two
Take a true or false quiz on World War II.
Ohio State University
E History at Osu: Maps & Images: Antietam
Images of the Battle of Antietam. Shows the landscape of the battlefield as well as images during and the aftermath of the battle.
Other
North Georgia History: Chickamauga: River of Blood
A very vivid review of the Battle from North Georgia.com. Images and links to maps are also provided.
Other
Military History Online: The Wheatfield
This article analyzes the battle fought in The Wheatfield, a small rocky slope on the southern half of the Gettysburg battlefield.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: The Battle of Antietam
What was the bloodiest battle in all American history? The Battle of Antietam , during the Civil War, wins this dubious honor. The Library of Congress has more information about this famous battle along with some actual photographs.
Ohio History Central
Ohio History Central: Battle of Fort Henry
A brief description of the Battle of Fort Henry, including the strategy and result of the Union bombardment.
Ohio History Central
Ohio History Central: Battle of Shiloh
A description of the Battle of Shiloh along with some information about Ohio troops who fought in the battle.
US National Archives
Nara: American Originals: 54th Regiment Casualty List
An interesting webpage in that it contains a brief summary of the history of the Regiment as well as the Casualty List from the assault on Fort Wagner and two historic photos.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Europe in the Age of Religious Wars, 1560 1715
Understand what occurred to begin and the end the Thirty Years' War in Europe with this lecture. Explore the different battles and treaties that went along with this time of unrest in Europe because of the religious indifference. Also...