Civil War



	THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR


Battles		Military

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Battles


Antietam--Fought in 1862, became the single costliest day in American military history: Approximately 13,000 soldiers were lost by the Confederates and 12,000 men by the Union. Antietam Battlefield--Offers information about the battle, provides a photo gallery, and information on topics related to the battlefield. A Photographic Tour--"On September 17, 1862, Union and Confederate Forces met along a little creek known as the Antietam in one of the most violent clashes in American military history. The pages that follow will attempt to guide the reader through the more important points of interest of the battlefield." Antietam Battle Map US Civil War Sharpsburg Maryland 1862 Antietam (Sharpsburg)--The National Park Service site on this battle. Excellent! Antietam On The Web--Provides information about the bloodiest single day of fighting in American history--the Battle of Antietam, in Maryland, which took place on September 17, 1862. Artillery At Antietam--"From the National Park Service Web site you will learn about weapons used at the Battle of Antietam, including smoothbore and rifled cannon and three-inch ordnance rifles." Battle Of Antietam

The Battle Of Atlanta, Georgia--Great photos, information and links within text to additional information. Battle Of Atlanta, Georgia

Battle Of The Crater--Offers an account of the Battle of the Crater, during the siege of Petersburg, Virginia. The Union strategy of exploding a mine and building a tunnel to rip through the Confederate defenses resulted in thousands of Union casualties. Battle Of The Crater--Lots of information!

Bentonville Battlefield--Learn about The Battle of Bentonville. "Fought March 19-21, 1865, this was the last full-scale action of the Civil War in which a Confederate army was able to mount a tactical offensive. This major battle, the largest ever fought in North Carolina, was the only significant attempt to defeat the large Union army of Gen. William T. Sherman during its march through the Carolinas in the spring of 1865. " Battle Of Bentonville

Battlefield--"Explore these pages to learn more about the battles and the campaigns in which they occurred. Experience a glimpse into the lives of the soldiers who fought here, and the civilians whose lives were forever changed by the battles. You can even take virtual tours of the battlefield through this site. " The Battlefields Of Manassas Battle Of Bull Run Second Battle Of Bull Run

Battle Of Champion Hill--The story of the Battle of Champion Hill, where Pemberton was defeated, with links, including one to a brief profile of Pemberton. Mississippi Civil War Battle Champion Hill American Civil War

Battle Of Chancellorsville--The complete story of the battle that was unlike any other during the war. Battle Of Chancellorsville Battle Of Chancellorsville

The Battle Of Chattanooga--Great photos, information and links within text to additional information. Battle Of Chattanooga

The Battle Of Chickamauga--Great photos, information and links within text to additional information. Battle Of Chickamauga Battle Of Chickamauga

The Battle Of Cold Harbor--Great information with photos and links to further information. Battle Of Cold Harbor

The Battle Of Seven Pines--Great photos, information and links within text. Seven Pines Battle

Battle Of Franklin--Information on this battle that took place in the small town of Franklin Tennessee. Battle Of Franklin

Battle Of Fredricksburg--Find out what happened at Fredericksburg in the early part of December 1862. Battle Of Fredericksburg--"This PBS site offers a brief overview of the Battle of Fredericksburg, which took place in November 1863. In particular, it gives five reasons why Union general Ambrose Burnside's battle plan failed." Fredericksburg And Spotsylvania--This National Park Service site contains information about the Battle of Fredericksburg, the Battle of Chancellorsville, the Battle of the Wilderness, the Battle of Spotsylvania, and the Battle of Todd's Tavern. Go down to section 2 to find these and more battles. Visitor information, maps, links, and other resources are included. Battle Of Fredericksburg

The Battle Of Galveston--In the fall of 1862, Union Commodore William B. Renshaw sailed into Galveston harbor and demanded the surrender of the island city by its occupants. Here is its story. Battle Of Galveston

Gettysburg--Follow the battle each day, from the Confederate troops' march northward under General Robert E. Lee to their retreat. Use the menu to the left. The Battle Of Gettysburg--Find official records and battle descriptions, as well as, facts on Pickett's charge, the Union cavalry, the Pipe Creek Line, Jeb Stuart, and more. Behind The Stonewall--360° panoramic images from Civil War battlefields. Gettysburg: The Soldiers' Battle--Biographies of soldiers who fought in the battle of Gettysburg. Pickett's Charge Artillery At Gettysburg Battle Of Gettysburg

Harpers Ferry--Learn about the history of Harpers Ferry. This famous location represents more than one event, one date, or one individual. It involves a diverse number of people and events that influenced the course of our nation's history. Battle Of Harpers Ferry

Battle Of Nashville: Union Troops Broke Through The Confederate Line--"America's Story from America's Library, a Library of Congress Web site, tells the story of the Battle of Nashville, waged on December 16, 1864, in which General George H. Thomas's troops crushed the Confederate forces." Battle Of Nashville

Battle Of New Orleans--Information, photos, and links within text. Battle Of New Orleans

Siege Of Petersburg--Links to information on this least studied campaign. Siege Of Petersburg Battle Of Petersburg

Battle Of Rich Mountain--Great information with photos and links within text. Battle Of Rich Mountain

The Civil War Richmond Campaign--Great information with photos and links within text.

Battle Of Secessionville--Provides information and documentation of battle. an account of two Scottish immigrant brothers who fought on opposite sides of this battle is also given. Battle Of Secessionville

The Battle Of Shiloh--Learn more about this decisive battle in the war. Battle Of Shiloh Battle Of Shiloh

The Battle Of Spotsylvania Courthouse--Great information, pictures and links within text to further information. Battle Of Spotsylvania Courthouse

Battle Of Stones River--Description of battle plus a map and additional available resources. Battle Of Stones River

Battle Of Vicksburg--The National Parks site on the siege of Vicksburg with information on the battle, commanders, and photo album. Battle Of Vicksburg Siege Of Vicksburg

Battle In The Wilderness--Great information, pictures and links within text to further information. Battle Of The Wilderness

Battles--List of links to battles and campaigns. Battles 861 - 1865--List of battles fought in 1861 through 1865 with links to each.

Battles--Provides some of the Official Records of the War and descriptions of the major battles they pertain to.

Battles Of The Civil War--An exhaustive set of links to all the battles during the war. Listed alphabetically and chronologically.

Blue And Gray Trail--Read of the battles that happened in Georgia.

Civil War Battles By State--Site includes maps showing where Civil War battles were fought in each state, as well as brief descriptions of the battles. Civil War Battle Maps By State--Unlike the site above, this shows a map and pinpoints where each battle was located. Additional information is also given plus great links to other sites. Battles Civil War Battles By Campaign

Casualties In The Civil War--The price in blood, how great it was!

Crisis At Fort Sumter--Re-creates how the war began, through text, illustrations, pictures, and Maps, but simulates the events so that you can pretend you are President Abraham Lincoln and make decisions based on what he knew at the time. The Attack On Fort Sumter--Provides Union reports taken from official records, and gives a detailed description of events at Fort Sumter taken from the Confederate Military History. Fort Sumter: April 12--14, 1861--"On April 12, 1861, Confederate forces fired the first shots of the Civil War when they fired on the Union army stationed at Fort Sumter, in Charleston harbor. This site examines that battle." Battle Of Fort Sumter

Gettysburg Address--Drafts of the Gettysburg Address, transcriptions in different languages, Lincoln's invitation to Gettysburg, the only known photo of Lincoln at Gettysburg, etc. Gettysburg Address--The text of the Gettysburg Address.

The Peninsula Campaign--Great site for information on the campaigns, leaders, battles, etc. Includes links to more information.

Richmond: Embattled Capitol--Information on the battles fought to gain control of Richmond.

Shenandoah Valley--Very detailed account of Civil War sites in the Shenandoah Valley.

St. Albans Raid--Learn about the northern most military action of the Civil War.

Ten Costliest Battles Of The Civil War--Listed in order of number of casualties with links provided for additional information.

Virtual Battlefield Tours--Digital photos show battlefields as they look today accompanied by brief information of the battle.


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General Resources


All About The Civil War--More links then you will ever begin to explore are listed here--biographies, battles, documents, maps, timelines, and more.

American Civil War--This is an extensive site with great links especially if you are looking for unusual information. A wonderful place to explore just about any topic dealing with the Civil War.

American Civil War--This extensive Web site has just about everything on the a Civil War including a detailed timeline of the War, state battle maps, information and statistics about each battle, and documents relating to the War. Special sections devoted to "colored troops", women in the War, and original essays about the War add new dimensions to the discussion. All of the features are cross-referenced and searchable by keyword, date, or battle.

American Civil War--Good links to the following topics regarding the war: Civil War Chronology, Civil War Battles, Political Figures, Military Leaders, Organizations, Events and Issues, Civil War Soldiers, Women and the War, Writers, Artists and Photographers, and the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln.

The American Civil War--Several links to battles and general information on the Civil War by Eyewitness. Com.

The American Civil War Experience--Read brief biographies of 21 Northern leaders and 16 Southern leaders and descriptive accounts of 25 of the most significant Civil War battles.

Andersonville Prison--Information on the conditions at Andersonville Prison during the Civil War. Link to the archeology of the prison camp is also provided. Civil War Prisons Prisoner Of War Camps Prisons

Appomattox--On April 9, 1865, Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House, Virginia. This site from the National Park Service contains information about the Battle of Appomattox, Lee's surrender, and the park itself.

A Biography Of America--Tracks American history from the arrival of the earliest European explorers through the late 20th century. Use the menu at the left to find Civil War link.

Causes Of The American Civil War--Index page of links to various sets of documents. Civil War Causes, Timelines, Statistics, Flags And Maps

Civil War--This is an amazing site!

Civil War--A great site that covers causes, leaders, battles, events, and reconstruction. also includes links to other sites, newspaper articles, multimedia, photographs, clipart and more.

Civil War--This study guide provides a general summary, and includes information on various terms, people, places, and battles. Also includes study questions and a review quiz. If you need a summary of the event and what happened this is a great place!

Civil War--"The American Civil War Web site provides a brief overview of the causes of the Civil War as well as links to information about military and political leaders, major battles, images, articles, and more. "

Civil War--Gathers together in one place hypertext links to the most useful identified electronic files about the American Civil War

Civil War--The History Place - Civil War timeline, text and photos.

Civil War--Learned not only about the war but also something about what it was like to be alive in another time, a time when the future of the country was in doubt and its fields and roads and churchyards were battlefields.

Civil War--Provides comprehensive, yet carefully selected resources by time period.

Civil War.Com--A wonderful site to find information on battles, documents, music, timeline, etc., as well as, a great link index to more sites.

Civil War Art--Offers extensive, original Civil War artwork from the 1860's. This is a great site to see some amazing images.

Civil War Cartoons And Caricatures--Excellent site that not only shows the satire of the Civil War and slavery, but also has a great narrative explaining it. Caricatures Pertaining To The Civil War HarpWeek.Com--Provides access to the content and pages of leading illustrated newspapers of the 19th century, including Harper's Weekly. The political cartoons are great!

Civil War "Firsts"--Ever thought about how many things that we take for granted today actually first happened in the Civil War? You might just be surprised.

Civil War In The Indian Territory--Tells the involvement of the Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma during the Civil War, 1861-1865. Native American Regiment Links

Index Of Civil War--Great index of sites available on the internet regarding the Civil War.

Civil War In Miniature--37 chapters filled with short stories, facts, tidbits, art, folklore, battle information. This site has its very own Civil War crossword puzzle, a chronology, terms, maps, photographs and statistics. It has animation and is graphic rich, and contains links to some of the best award winning Civil War sites. Contains a well researched and documented database and quick search engine.

Civil War Links--Great list of links ! Civil War--Another great site of links. American Civil War Links Civil War Links--A good assortment of Civil War Information.

Civil War Resources--Follow the war from abolition to reconstruction. Good reconstruction information.

Civil War Slang--A fun page to explore!

Civil War At Smithsonian--A great movie opens this site. Go to "Resources" to find information on slavery, Abe Lincoln, weapons, leaders, and more.

The Civil War Home Page --This is a huge site offering information and links to everything about the Civil War, from battles to people, collectibles to reenactments, even music and poetry.

Civil War Home Page--Although this has the same title it is a different site. Chalk full of great resource sites which include general information, biographical information, and information on the military, secession, battles and campaigns, images and more. There is so much information here that you probably won't have to look anywhere else.

Civil War Medicine--Attempts to put into perspective some of the medical aspects of the war. Civil War Medicine Civil War Medicine Sites For Civil War Medicine--This has some great links to sites on medicine, nurses, field hospitals, etc. Hospitals Of The Civil War Civil War Nurses: The Angels Of The Battlefield--Approximately two thousand women served as volunteer nurses in military hospitals during the American Civil War. This page contains their story and the biographies of Dorthea Dix and Clara Barton. Medicine During The Civil War

Civil War Newspapers --Search through the newspapers published during the war. You can also browse by date or topic.

Civil War Photographs--1,118 photographs which include--scenes of military personnel, preparations for battle, and battle after-effects. The collection also contains portraits of both Confederate and Union officers, and a selection of enlisted men. Civil War Photographs--Excellent site with photographs of people and battlefields.

Formation Of The Confederacy--"presents original news reports and illustrations describing the events leading to the formation of the Confederacy, and the start of the Civil War. "

Flags--View the many and different flags of the Confederacy and Union. Symbols In Battle: Civil War Flags--The history and the importance of battle flags in the Civil War are discussed. The site features digital images of flags from major battles.

Home Of The American Civil War--Divided into sections, this sites provides good information on Civil War biographies, medicine, the naval war, battles and more. The section on battles is extensive.

A House Divided: America In The Age Of Lincoln--This expansive online exhibit focuses on American life in the years of Abraham Lincoln's presidency, including the Civil War and slavery.

Lee Surrenders--Describes the events of April 9, 1865, in which General Robert E. Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia to Ulysses S. Grant.

Music Of The Civil War--Listen to the music of the Civil War. The History of "Taps" Poetry And Music Of The War Between The States--To understand the thoughts and emotions of the men who fought in the war reflect on the poetry and music created during this time. Provides additional links and links to authors.

The Official Records Of The War Of The Rebellion--This site contains selected after action reports of the Commanders in the field for major battles of the American Civil War and selected events. Just click on the event/battle you're interested in.

Outline Of The Civil War--Super site that covers events before, during and after the war.

Proclamation Of Amnesty And Reconstruction--View the document written by Lincoln.

Reconstruction Reconstruction--More links to information on Reconstruction then you will ever have time to explore. Civil War And Reconstruction--Excellent information from the Library of Congress. Radical Reconstruction--Click on the "Next Page" button at the bottom for information on The End Of Reconstruction.

The First Wave Of Secession--"This section of the project will examine not only secession and the formation of the Confederate Government in Montgomery, but also Northern and border state attempts to keep the Union together."

Spying In The Civil War--"Yep, they even had spies in this war. Both sides did a pretty fair job of it too, considering the times." Rose O'Neal Greenhow Elizabeth Van Lew "Crazy Bet"

The Thousand-Mile Front--"Provides a historical overview as well as a summary of events by state. When visiting the region first explore "Sites to Visit" which gives Civil War sites by state and by key map. Each site listed has its own story to tell and more information is available through the Office of Tourism in each state."

Timeline For The Civil War--Visit the History Place and learn about the Nation Divided. Time Line Of The Civil War, 1863

United States Civil War--Find information on the various battles, a timeline of the war, what music developed during this time period and more.

Valley Of The Shadow--An archive profiling a Virginia and a Pennsylvania community during the war years. Here you will find thousands of sources that help paint a picture of what life was like on the home front. This has a different format then most sites which makes it interesting.


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Historical Figures


Spotlight Biography: Civil War--Find brief sketches of a few of the memorable people from the Civil War era. Includes links and illustrated portraits for each person. Civil War Biographies--Contains biographies of some of the major personalities, both North and South, involved in the American Civil War. These biographies are accompanied by an image of the individual where possible. Generals--Biographies of famous and not so famous Generals. Generals And Other Noteworthy People From The Civil War--Learn all about the lives of many of the Civil War's famous generals, and other noteworthy people from this time. U.S. Civil War General Officers--Concise index to the Generals who fought on both sides of the US Civil War. Confederate Generals--Excellent information on these known and not so known Confederate leaders. Union Generals--Excellent information on these known and not so known Union leaders.

Clara Barton--Brief biography. Clara Barton Links

Booth, John Wilkes--Find a short biography and other articles about Booth, the theater, and Lincoln. John Wilkes Booth Escape Route Tour--A site about the Surrat house with links to Mrs. Surrat's story, the proceedings of the conspiracy trial, a brief description of John Wilkes Booth's family, etc. The Life And Plot Of John Wilkes Booth--Fascinating site! A biography and photographs of John Wilkes Booth, with information on his plot to assassinate Abraham Lincoln. A History Of John Wilkes Booth Death Of John Wilkes Booth

John Brown--Read about the man who carried his hatred of slavery into action, creating a legacy of bloodshed and violence that remains at once inspiring and appalling to this day. John Brown And The Valley Of The Shadows--This is the homepage for the John Brown story. From here you can connect to a variety of areas--Brown family, chronology, conspirators, and newspaper articles. John Brown's Holy War--His violent crusade against slavery would spark the Civil War. John Brown--History of Brown's antislavery activities, with links to images, his final speech, and information about the Harpers Ferry Raid. John Brown And The Pottawatomie Killings--A photo of John Brown and the story of the Pottawatomie killings. John Brown's Raid

James Buchanan--"This biography of James Buchanan, who preceded Abraham Lincoln as president, provides an in-depth look at the issues that shaped his presidency and his administration's policies that affected the nation. Secession began during Buchanan's administration." Biography--James Buchanan

Buffalo Soldiers--A very nice site honoring the Buffalo Soldiers who fought in the Civil War and Indian Wars. Colored Troops United States Colored Troops--Detailed information on the colored troops during the Civil War. Lots of additional links given.

Anthony Burns--The story of the capture of Anthony Burns. Provides links to a letter from Burns to the Baptist Church, his speech in The Liberator, etc. Anthony Burns: A History--The text of Charles Emery Steven's Anthony Burns: A History. Includes detailed biographical information on Burns.

John C. Calhoun--Provides a brief introduction to John C. Calhoun--who held the rank of congressman, senator, secretary of war and state, and vice president. Calhoun was a champion of states' rights and the institution of slavery. John C. Calhoun

Henry Clay (1777--1852)--Biography of Henry Clay. Here you will learn about his early life, his career in politics, the Compromise of 1850, and his death. Henry Clay--Extensive information.

The Rise And Fall Of Jim Crow--This PBS site includes, a timeline, personal narratives, interactive maps, activities, and teacher resources. Jim Crow Links Jim Crow Laws And Restrictions--"Excellent site that shows the restrictions placed on the former slaves."

The Papers Of Jefferson Davis--This comprehensive site from Rice University contains the papers of Jefferson Davis, the president of the Confederate States of America, as well as information about him. Jefferson Davis

Dorothea Dix--A very nice biography of her life and work. Dorothea Dix Biography

Stephen A. Douglas Was Born April 23, 1813--Tells the story of Stephen A. Douglas, Lincoln's opponent in the Illinois senatorial race of 1858 and one of his opponents in the presidential election of 1860. Stephen A. Douglas

Short Biography Of Frederick Douglass--A short biography of Frederick Douglass with links to three of his speeches. Life Of Frederick Douglass--A Douglass biography, with links to The Narrative, as well as other related links. Frederick Douglass--The autobiography of Frederick Douglass with an introduction. Frederick Douglass Portrait Frederick Douglass Frederick Douglass Papers--Frederick Douglass was an escaped slave, abolitionist, editor, orator, and public servant. This Library of Congress site contains the electronic texts of Douglass's papers, including a draft of his autobiography and his speeches.

Dred Scott--Learn about his fight for freedom. Here is another site on the Dred Scott Decision. The Dred Scott Case--The records displayed in this exhibit document the Scotts' early struggle to gain their freedom through litigation and are the only existent records of this significant case as it was heard in the St. Louis Circuit Court. Dred Scott Case: The Supreme Court Decision--A background on the Dred Scott case with links to the text of the court ruling, a Dred Scott biography and portrait, etc. USA: Dred Scott-Case-- Provides links to the Dred Scott case, the opinion of the court, concurring and dissenting opinions, etc. Dred Scott

Story Of John C. Fremont--Learn all about the life of this famous American! John C. Fremont

William Lloyd Garrison--Noted Abolitionist and newspaper editor. William Lloyd Garrison

Ulysses S. Grant--Biography of Ulysses S. Grant which paints a revealing portrait of one of America's most paradoxical leaders. Pay a visit to Ulysses' childhood, determine if you would of made the decisions he made at Shiloh. Grant, Ulysses S.--The Ulysses S. Grant Home Page stands out for its huge compilation of background information. Filled with standard biographies, diary entries, correspondence, photos and documents (many rare), news articles, interviews with associates, Grant trivia, FAQs, links to other sources, and more. Grant, Ulysses S.--The Ulysses S. Grant Network is a very good collection of useful Grant information, including many links to biographical information and Civil War pages. Ulysses S. Grant--A biography and a portrait of Grant. Today In History: May 19 --A history of Grant and the Battle of Vicksburg with related links. Includes links to a biography, photos, newspaper articles, etc. Ulysses S. Grant General Ulysses S. Grant--Excellent information!

Rutherford B. Hayes--Brief biography of Hayes and his involvement in the war. Rutherford Hayes Biography Of Rutherford Hayes

General John B. Hood--Brief biography of Hood with a large photograph. John Bell Hood John Bell Hood, Confederate General General John B. Hood--Excellent information!

Stonewall Jackson Shrine--A tour of the plantation office building where Jackson died. Includes biographical information on Jackson with related links. Stonewall Jackson Biography Stonewall Jackson Stonewall Jackson Resources: VMI Archives--One of the most important Confederate generals was Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson. This site from the Virginia Military Institute, where Jackson once taught, contains biographical information, the complete text of Jackson's letters, and other resources. Stonewall Jackson--Excellent resource!

Harriet Jacobs--A brief biography of Harriet Jacobs, who escaped slavery, also includes excerpts from her autobiography "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl." Incidents In The Life Of A Slave Girl Harriet Ann Jacobs

Andrew Johnson--A biography of Andrew Johnson with a photo. Presidents Of The United States -- Andrew Johnson--An Andrew Johnson profile, with presidential election results, a list of his Cabinet members, etc. Includes links to other Johnson sites and to related historical documents. Andrew Johnson The Impeachment Of Andrew Johnson --An account of the impeachment of Andrew Johnson. Impeachment Trial Of Andrew Johnson--A comprehensive site about the impeachment of Andrew Johnson. Includes a brief overview with links to a chronology, opinions of senators, Senate vote and map, biographies, sketches, etc. The Impeachment of Andrew Johnson: Historical Perspectives on Impeachment in American History--A page of links to information on the impeachment of Andrew Johnson as well as to historical perspectives on impeachment in American history. Also offers accessible links to news, opinion, and complete transcripts of the Clinton trial. Good debate material here!

Robert E. Lee--A biography of Lee. General Robert E. Lee General Robert E. Lee--Biography of General Robert E. Lee, the South's leading general in the Civil War and considered by many one of the greatest military figures in American history. Included are links to photos and other articles about Lee. Robert Edward Lee--Brief biography of Robert E. Lee includes links to articles about Lee's ancestry, his views on slavery, and his famous horse, Traveller. Robert E. Lee--Excellent resource! Robert E. Lee--A great biography with many links above to other interesting information.

Abraham Lincoln--A short biography of Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln--A portrait and a biography of Abraham Lincoln, including information on his early life. The Time Of The Lincolns --A companion site to the film Abraham And Mary Lincoln: A House Divided. Inside the site you will explore a nation deeply divided on the eve of war, follow Confederate and Union soldiers into war, and visit a slave cabin and examine the conditions of slavery. Lincoln's Challenge, 1864--"This Web site describes some of the conflicts, including civil war, that Abraham Lincoln faced in the election of 1864." Mary Todd Lincoln Mary Todd Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln's Assassination--Features links to Ford's Theatre, the Mary Surratt House Museum, reproduced 1865 Lincoln assassination newspapers, Dr. Mudd and the Lincoln assassination, the postmortem career of John Wilkes Booth and interesting facts about Lincoln's assassination. Lincoln Assassination: Introduction--An account of Lincoln's assassination with illustrations. Provides links to a timeline of the conspiracy, a gallery of illustrations, and Lincoln papers at the Library of Congress. Abraham Lincoln Assassination And Memorial Links-- A page of links to sites about Abraham Lincoln's assassination. Ford's Theatre National Historic Site The Assassination Of Abraham Lincoln--Excellent information from Harper's Weekly.

James Longstreet And Pickett's Charge--"This Gettysburg National Military Park site includes a comprehensive article on Confederate general James Longstreet and the attack at Gettysburg that has become known as Pickett's Charge." James Longstreet General James Longstreet--Excellent information!

General George Brinton McClellan--A biography and a photo of McClellan. George McClellan--Biography of General George McClellan. Links within the text will direct you to additional information about him.

George G. Meade--Biography and links to more information. George Meade

Lucretia Coffin Mott--Biography of the women who was a founder of the American Anti-Slavery Society (1833), and served as president of the Philadelphia Anti-Slavery Society even before most women considered joining such organizations. Lucretia Coffin Mott

George Pickett--General who lead the event that would ever after be known as "Pickett's Charge" and the High Water Mark of the Rebellion. George Pickett General George Pickett--Excellent information!

General William Tecumseh Sherman--A biography of Sherman with a portrait and related links. People In The West - William T. Sherman --A Sherman biography focusing on his military exploits in the West. Includes a photo and links. Sherman, William Tecumseh - Family Papers --A biography of Sherman with photos and a summary of his papers. Sherman's March To The Sea--A page of links pertaining to Sherman's March, including field orders, letters, a campaign war map, Harper's Weekly engravings, etc. Sherman's March Through South Carolina Sherman's March To The Sea General William T Sherman--Excellent information!

Sojourner Truth--Brief biography and information about Sojourner Truth an advocate for equality and justice. Sojourner Truth Biography & Links--Brief biography in an outline format with several links at the end.

Thaddeus Stevens--A brief biography and a photo of Stevens. Closing Argument Of Thaddeus Stevens In The Impeachment--The text of the closing arguments given by Stevens in Johnson's impeachment trial. Thaddeus Stevens--A brief biography and a photo of Stevens.

Harriet Beecher Stowe--Information on her life and work. Netlinks--An excellent listing of on-line information and resources about Stowe. Harriet's Life And Times Harriet Beecher Stowe's 'Uncle Tom's Cabin'--The text of Uncle Tom's Cabin, with related links.

Charles Sumner--A biography of Sumner with a photo. Charles Sumner, "The Crime Against Kansas"--The text of Sumner's speech, "The Crime Against Kansas."

The Life Of Harriet Tubman--Born a slave, once she was free, she wanted to help other people to freedom. She made at least fifteen trips to the south and led at least 200 people to freedom. These overnight stops came to be known as the Underground Railroad. Harriet Tubman Harriet Tubman

Women In The Civil War--Both the Union and Confederate armies forbade the enlistment of women, however, that didn't stop many from joining. How did they do it"

Women In The Civil War Biographies--Not all women became soldiers, however, many had important impact in other ways during the war. Civil War Women--Links to primary sources on the Internet that are directly related to women and the Civil War. Women Of The Civil War


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Military


Artillery--The various types of artillery used during the Civil War with diagrams and descriptions. Also information on organization and drills, equipment, weapons, and a reference desk. Civil War Artillery Home Page--Basic information about the types of artillery used during the war and suggestions for further viewing and reading. Much of the focus is on the field artillery, which saw the most battle action during the war,

Civil War Heavy Artillery--Nice list of artillery used with brief information.

The Civil War Soldier--"At this National Park Service Web site you will learn what it was like to be a soldier in 1863, during the Civil War. You will also learn about the weapons used in the war."

Civil War Weapons & Technology--Lots of links here on Civil War weapons, the Navy, spies, technology and medicine. Medicine During The Civil War

Fifty-Fourth Massachusetts Infantry--The Fifty-fourth Massachusetts was an African-American infantry unit that fought valiantly at Fort Wagner, South Carolina. Here you will find their story, photographs, and other information about black soldiers in the Civil War.

Food And Rations--How would you like to eat "Hardtack" for days? Find out what kinds of foods and rations were available during the Civil War. There are even recipe links. Another few Food In The Civil War

Official Site Of The Hunley--Could this secret submersible weapon help save Charleston from the ever-tightening Union blockade? Find out the answer to this question and more on the H.L. Hunley submarine.

Ironclads And Blockade Runners--A great site with lots of pictures explaining the role Blockage Runners played during the war. Be sure to skim down to the bottom for more links on this subject. USS Monitor: History & Legacy--On March 9, 1862, the Civil War battle of Hampton Roads between the ironclads USS Monitor and CSS Virginia (formerly the USS Merrimack) heralded the beginning of a new era in naval warfare. Visit the sites on this page to learn more about the battle and the ironclads. The Monitor - Recently Raised From The Ocean Floor Monitor Center Action Between USS Monitor And CSS Virginia, 9 March 1862--The CSS Virginia, originally the USS Merrimac, and the USS Monitor were the first ships with iron armor. Their historic battle in 1862, which revolutionized naval warfare, is examined in this site from the United States Naval Historical Center. Lincoln's Secret Weapon--"This PBS site explores the Union's ironclad battleship the USS Monitor. Learn about its history and take a virtual tour of the ship." Showdown At Hampton Roads--At this Web site you can read about the legendary battle of the ironclads, which took place in March 1862 at Hampton Roads, Virginia. The Monitor And The Merrimac

Navies In The Civil War--We sometimes forget that ships played an important part in the war. Find out just how important. Another Civil War Navy site T he Sultana Tragedy Civil War Naval War Confederate States Navy

Religion In The Civil War Armies--Discusses religion during the Civil War, provides a few anecdotes about religious activities, and lists resources for further reading.

Soldier's Life--How were they trained? What did they wear? Find out here. A very interesting site to explore. Johnny Reb's Life As A Soldier The Confederate Infantry Private Life In A Civil War Army Camp Soldiers Pay Civil War: Soldier & Sailor System--Provides extensive information about soldiers, sailors, cemeteries, battles, prisoners, national parks, regiments, and medals of honor.

Spencer Repeating Rifle--Spencer rifles became the first of the repeaters to be issued.

Union Uniforms--Very nice picture shows the various uniforms worn based on branch of service. Confederate Uniforms Civil War Enlisted Uniforms

Weapons Of The War-Good information on the various weapons with accompanying color photograph. Civil War Weapons Weapons--On the Smithsonian Institution's Civil War site, you can view their collection of weapons used during the Civil War. Use the arrows at the top to navigate through the site. Interactive Time Machine 1855--At the Interactive Time Machine Web site you will find a description and the schematics of the rifled musket used in the Civil War.

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Slavery And Issues


Abolition And Slavery--A zillion links dealing with slavery, abolition and civil rights.

Abolition: African-American Mosaic Exhibition--Historical information and facts; documents and more. Today In History, April 16--A page about abolition in the District of Columbia, with reference to Douglass and an excerpt from a speech as well as a link to six other speeches.

Abolition Homepage--Lots of links to explore on this site. Included are links dealing with the slavery issue, songs and poems, news articles, editorials, essays, minstrel shows and more. You can also find the complete text of Uncle Tom's Cabin. Be sure to look at the "Interpret Mode" where you will find a nice timeline.

African American Odyssey--Explores the history of African Americans through images of both struggle and celebration. Good information on slavery, abolition and the Civil War.

Exploring Amistad At Mystic Seaport--Explores the Amistad Revolt of 1839-1842 and how it made history. This site has been adapted to give a taste of what is available. Links are available at the bottom of the page. Amistad Story--Great site with information on the revolt and the Freedom Schooner Amistad.

Bleeding Kansas--How did it all begin? Find out here. Bleeding Kansas--Another site explaining this turbulent time in Kansas territory.

Kansas-Nebraska Act Kansas-Nebraska Act--"The Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 helped to strengthen the sectional divisions in the United States, which eventually led to the Civil War. At this site, you can read about the act and the effect it had on the people of the Kansas and Nebraska territories and throughout the country."

The Emancipation Proclamation--View and read the document. Learn why it was written and its limitations. Emancipation Proclamation--The text of The Emancipation Proclamation.

The Face Of Slavery--This photography collection covers a half century as African Americans fought slavery and struggled with racism and poverty.

A Fatal Contradiction--"PBS's "Freedom: A History of Us" explores America's history from independence to the present. In this episode, "A Fatal Contradiction", you will learn about slavery, abolitionists, and how the inability to resolve the slavery issue led to the Civil War."

Freedmen’s Bureau--"Learn about the establishment and history of the Freedmen’s Bureau, a government agency set up after the Civil War to provide short-term relief, including basic shelter and medical care, to former slaves."

Fugitive Slave Act--How the Underground Railroad got started. Fugitive Slave Act Of 1850 Compromise Of 1850 And The Fugitive Slave Act--PBS site discusses the Compromise of 1850, designed to keep the slavery issue from dividing the United States, and the Fugitive Slave Act, which was added to the compromise, to appease Southerners.

King Cotton--Explains the Importance of Cotton to the way of life in the South.

Missouri Compromise--Measure worked out between the North and the South and passed by the U.S. Congress that allowed for admission of Missouri as the 24th state (1821). It marked the beginning of the prolonged sectional conflict over the extension of slavery that led to the American Civil War. Missouri Compromise Kansas And Kansans--Information on the Missouri Compromise.

Nat Turner--Nat Turner's rebellion set off a reign of terror for all blacks in the area as state and federal troops swept through, killing as many as 200 blacks. To avoid future uprisings, new slave codes were enacted outlawing the education of slaves and putting strict controls on their movements. The Confessions Of Nat Turner History Of The Nat Turner Rebellion

Slavery--A wonderful site full of information on slave accounts, the slave system, slave life, events and issues, campaigners against slavery, political organizations, and British campaigners. Probably any person you need to find information on can be found here!

Slavery In America--"This comprehensive site designed for educators provides information in many forms on the history of slaves and slavery in America. Maps, paintings and drawings, and photographs are included."

The Slave Heritage Resource Center--"The purpose of this site is to provide you with original source material on the topic of slavery." Use the menu to the left to view everything this site has to offer.

The Atlantic Slave Trade And Slave Life In The Americas: A Visual Record--"An image gallery of paintings, drawings, and photos associated with the Atlantic slave trade and slave life in the Americas is provided in this site, which also includes maps and narratives." Transatlantic Slavery--"This British site takes a look at the Atlantic slave trade. One focus is the "trade triangle," or the combination of European money, African slave labor, and American land that supplied European markets with sugar, coffee, rice, and later, cotton."

Web Resources On Slavery--Links to just about everything you would want to know on the topic of slavery.


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Underground Railroad


Aboard The Underground Railroad--Provides descriptions and photographs of the many homes along the underground Railroad. Includes a map of the most common directions of escape taken on the Underground Railroad. In addition, learn more about the slave trade, early antislavery, operating the Underground Railroad, and the Civil War.

Follow The Drinking Gourd--An excellent site dealing with how this song gave slaves information on how to run away to the North. History Of 'The Drinking Gourd' Explanation Of 'Follow the Drinking Gourd'

Levi Coffin House--"Levi and Catharine Coffin were legendary in helping many former slaves escape to freedom in the North. To the thousand of escaped slaves, an eight-room Federal style brick home in Newport (Fountain City), Indiana, became a safe haven on their journey to Canada. This was the home of Levi and Catharine Coffin, North Carolina Quakers who opposed slavery. During the 20 years they lived in Newport, the Coffins helped more than 2,000 slaves reach safety."

Life After The 13th Amendment--An account of the events after the ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment, with references to Sumner and Stevens.

Slavery And The Underground Railroad--Learn about the slave trade and the development of the Underground Railroad.

National Underground Network To Freedom--Explores the history of the Underground Railroad, which helped freedom seekers to escape slavery and find safe haven in the North and Canada.

Underground Railroad--Table of contents for many sites regarding the Underground Railroad, maps, people involved, John Brown, the Fugitive Slave Bill of 1850, as well as, literature of the time and music. Be sure to click on the "Links" railroad tie to the left for more sites.

The Underground Railroad--This National Geographic site offers a glimpse of the slave experience in an interactive history journey entitled 'The Underground Railroad.' Features include a timeline, a map, and links to biographies to learn more about this era. The evocative graphics and text make for compelling interactive history.

Underground Railroad--Another very good site which has an excellent page on slavery and the Fugitive Slave Act.


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