The History Cat
The History Cat: Winning the Civil War
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...
Read Works
Read Works: On Hallowed Ground
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about several Civil War sites that are slowly disappearing due to modern industry. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Tennessee History For Kids
Tennessee History for Kids: Shiloh
Before the Battle of Shiloh, many people believed that the Civil War wouldn't last long. But on April 6 and 7, 1862, two massive armies collided on this out-of-the-way piece of land in Hardin County. By the time the battle ended, nearly...
Ohio History Central
Ohio History Central: Don C. Buell
Read this biography of Union general, Don Carlos Buell. Find out about his command, and the reasons he was relieved of that command.
A&E Television
History.com: How the South Helped Win the American Revolution
British commanders attempted to reverse their floundering fortunes by launching a campaign in the South. There the British would find not just crops such as tobacco, rice and indigo that were vital to their economy, but stronger Loyalist...
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: Battle of Mobile Bay
The Battle of Mobile Bay, one of the last naval battles during the Civil War, is featured in this brief overview.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Fort Donelson National Battlefield
Tennessee's Fort Donelson National Battlefield is the location of the Union Army's first major victory a year into the Civil War is recognized by the National Park Services. Check out the multimedia, history, and natural environment of...
Library of Congress
Loc: Today in History: July 21: First Battle of Bull Run & Ernest Hemingway
Library of Congress presents historical material for the date July 21. Primary source documents including photos, letters, diaries and historical text. Looks at the First Battle of Bull Run and the author Ernest Hemingway.
Tennessee History For Kids
Tennessee History for Kids: Carnton Plantation and Carter House
It was the bloodiest five hours in Tennessee history. On November 30, 1864, the Confederate Army of Tennessee charged into a well-entrenched Union force on the outskirts of the town of Franklin. Wave after wave of men in gray uniforms...
Other
48th Ovvi: 48th Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry Regiment
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.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Bloody Antietam
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.
A&E Television
History.com: Tailgating: How the Pre Game Tradition Can Be Traced to Ancient Times
The ritual grew as ownership of automobiles and then mass production of portable grills and plastic coolers soared. Tailgating before college and professional football games is an American tradition. Temporary tent cities pop up in...
Lone Star Junction
Lone Star Junction: The Battle of Galveston (1 January 1863)
Describes what took place at the Battle of Galveston on New Year's Day, 1863.
The History Place
The History Place: Timeline Photos Gettysburg
This site from The History Place provides a very extensive timeline of the life and work of Abraham Lincoln. Throughout the timeline are photos that can be enlarged, links to many speeches and papers, and other historical information....
The History Place
The History Place: Abraham Lincoln
This site provides an extensive timeline of the life and work of Abraham Lincoln. Throughout the timeline there are photos that can be enlarged and many, many links to speeches, papers, letters of Lincoln's. The site is very easy to...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kids History: Battle of Antietam
On this site, students study the Battle of Antietam during the Civil War. Investiage the first major battle to take place on Union soil.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kids History: Battle of Shiloh
Explore the first major battle in the western theater called the Battle of Shiloh during the Civil War.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Commemoration of the Gettysburg Battlefield
This lesson engages students in projects centered around the Gettysburg Address. Students will study primary sources and make group presentations to share their learning. Then students will assume the roles of "experts", hypothesize...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: African American Veterans and the Civil Rights Movement
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.
Other
Mex Online: The History of Cinco De Mayo
Origins of this Mexican Holiday date back to the Battle of Puebla in 1862. This site explores the events that make this a special date in Mexican history.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Virginia
This site is provided for by the Library of Congress. Do you know when "the Virginia Company founded the first permanent English colony at Jamestown?" Do you know what the capital of the Confederacy was? Explore the history of Virginia...
Curated OER
National Park Service: Stones River National Battlefield
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....
Library of Congress
Loc: Map Collections 1500 2002
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,...
Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: Historic American Forts
Module for teachers and students on historic American forts. Includes informational videos of forts Ticonderoga, Fredericks and McHenry and a link to Fort Frederick website.