Civil War: Causes and Battles
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| Civil War: Causes and Battles |
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Description:
| Learn the reasons why the Civil War began. Read about several battles and military leaders. Includes timelines of major events and maps of the battle areas. View photographs of the war and the men and women involved. Browse the other eThemes on the Civil War. |
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Grade Level:
| 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
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Resource Links:
| ThinkQuest: The American Civil War
After entering this student-created site, click on the icons on the left side of the page for information on the timeline, land and sea battles, and people of the North and South.
Gettysburg National Military Park's Civil War Page for Kids
Scroll down to learn about what caused the Civil War. Click on the icons on the left side of the page to learn about war medicine, food, how the war was reported in newspapers, marching music, soldier slang, and more. Click on "History Challenge" at the bottom for a short quiz.
Jefferson Davis in Richmond
Learn about the man who was the President of the Confederate States of America from 1861-1865. NOTE: The site includes ads.
Smithsonian: Civil War
This is the home page for this Smithsonian site. The opening movie requires Flash. The site includes a timeline, "Mary Henry's Diary," and much more. Some of the photographs are interactive.
Timeline of the Civil War
This timeline from the Library of Congress goes through the war year by year. Included are battles and major events. Click on the links to see documents from the different places.
Rare Map Collection: The American Civil War
Here are various maps of the Civil War from the Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library.
Surrender at Appomattox, 1865
Read about the surrender agreement between Grant and Lee that ended the Civil War. Other Civil War topics are included on the left. NOTE: The site includes ads.
Civil War Battles by State
Choose a state and then see map of the Civil War battles that took place there. Click on Missouri and then on the links to read about the various battles that took place. NOTE: The site includes ads.
Smithsonian
View Union and Confederate almanacs from 1863. The links on the left lead to more information about the Civil War.
Civil War Photographs
View numerous pictures of the Civil War. You can do a search for a particular topic or browse through the listings.
Quia: Civil War Terms and People
These games test your knowledge of the Civil War. There is matching, concentration, flashcards, and a word search.
Abraham Lincoln Papers
"The Emancipation Proclamation" and "The Lincoln Assassination" sections both have a timeline and a picture gallery.
Ulysses S. Grant
Read about this Civil War Union general who became the 18th president. NOTE: The site includes ads.
General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson
Learn about this Confederate general and his life. NOTE: The site includes ads.
Civil War for Kids
This site is written by and for students. Includes timelines, maps, and more.
PBS: Civil War
This is the main page for Ken Burns' film on the Civil War.
Divided and Torn: The Civil War at Wilson's Creek
This Missouri Heritage video describes the Civil War battle at Wilson's Creek. The battle resulted in the deaths of 1,317 Federal soldiers and 1,230 Confederate soldiers. Includes information about Sterling Price. Click on "Divided and Torn." Requires Real Player.
ThinkQuest: The Nation Splits
Read about the causes of the Civil War and life after the Civil War. Includes a games page.
Scholastic: Our America: Civil War
Here are several readings and activities about the Civil War.
Scholastic: Mary Chestnut and Her Diary
This three-page pdf file is a short play about the causes of the Civil War.
Fact Monster: Civil War
Read about the causes, battles, and people of the Civil War. NOTE: The site includes ads.
America's Library: Civil War (1860-1865)
Here are many articles about the people and battles of the Civil War.
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Education Standards:
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AR Standards:
H.6.5.19, H.6.5.20
IL Standards:
14.D.2, 14.F.2, 16.C.2a US, 16.A.3a, 16.A.3b, 16.C.3b US, 16.C.3c US
ME Standards:
2.B.1.e
MO Standards:
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 2.2, 2.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 1, 3, 4, 6, 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 2a.A.5, 2a.A.6, 2a.H.1
NV Standards:
H.6.8.20.c, H.6.8.21.b, H.6.8.21.c
OH Standards:
2.A.1.e, 1.A.1, 1.D.2.d, 1.G.8.b, 1.G.9.c, 1.G.9.f, 1.G.9.g, 1.G.10.a, 1.G.10.c, 1.G.11.a
UT Standards:
2.3.a, 2.3.b, 7.2.b, 7.3.a, 9.1.a, 9.1.d, 9.1.e, 9.2.c
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