Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: Turning Points in the Civil War
Article detailing the turning points of the Civil War, including the battles at Antietam, Gettysburg, Vicksburg, along with the Emancipation Proclamation and Sherman's March. Link to virtual tour of Gettysburg battlefield.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Battle of Gettysburg
Drawing of the fighting at Gettysburg.
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Edward Porter Alexander
Highlights the life and military career of brigadier general Edward Porter Alexander, who served in twelve Civil War battles including Pickett's Charge at Gettysburg and the battle of Chickamauga.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Gettysburg, July 1, 1863
A plan of the Battle of Gettysburg in the American Civil War. July 1 shown.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Gettysburg, July 1863
A plan of the Battle of Gettysburg in the American Civil War. July 2, 3, 4 shown.
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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.
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Pennsylvania Heritage Society: Pennsylvania Civil War 150
The sidebar of this site reads "Understand the War Through People Then and Now." That is the mission of the site, and when you click on each word or phrase, you open up a world of information about the Civil War. Compiled resources help...
Cornell University
Cornell University: Library: Gardner's Photographic Sketch Book of the War
This collection of photographs from the Civil War is divided into seven different themes. Along with each picture, there is a lengthy description, the name of the photographer, and the date taken.
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National Park Service: Richmond National Battlefield: Cold Harbor
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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Gettysburg Battle Map
A short biography of Dan Sickles, a Union solider in the American Civil War. Includes an audio interview of a Dan Sickles biographer and links to other resources.
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.
Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: Who Was George Pickett?
This site provides a biography of George Pickett, including a photo of Pickett. From "Historical Times Encyclopedia of the Civil War," edited by Patricia L. Faust.
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...
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...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Civil War: A "Terrible Swift Sword"
In this Curriculum Unit, students will consider "Civil War: A"Terrible Swift Sword"" in 3 Lessons. The unit also includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Text Sets: The Civil War
This is a collection of 29 Grade-Leveled texts (6-12)on the topic The Civil War. The American Civil War lasted for only 5 years but divided the country along bitter lines as the North fought to keep southern states from seceding from the...
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Civil War Traveler: Multimedia Civil War
This organization provides podcast tours of twenty-six Civil War battles. These recordings were designed to accompany a walking tour of each battle field. All podcasts are designed to download on a multimedia player.
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Pocantico Hills Central School: The Civil War for Kids
Written and published by an elementary school class in New York, this site offers lots of information on the Civil War. You'll find pictures, maps, a timeline, and graphs. Learn about battles, leaders, uniforms, flags, and much more....
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About North Georgia: John Bell Hood
Resource briefly details the life of John Bell Hood, concentrating on his actions as a Confederate General during the Civil War.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: General James Longstreet
General Longstreet, born in Edgefield district, S. C., January 8th, 1821, was graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1842, and assigned to the Fourth Infantry. He served in the Mexican war, and for gallant and meritorious...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: General Wesley Merritt
General Merritt, born in New York city June 16th, 1836. He was graduated at the United States Military Academy July 1st, 1860, assigned to the dragoons and promoted first lieutenant May 13th, 1861, and captain April 13th, 1861, and...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: General Alexander S. Webb
General Webb, born in New York city, February 15th, 1835, was graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1855, and assigned to the artillery. He served in Florida, Minnesota, and for three years as assistant professor at West...