Jessica Carlton
Here are games and activities to help with your knowledge and understanding of the Civil War.
The American Civil War was the bloodiest war in the history of the United States. This BrainPOP movie discusses what led up to the Civil War, who was involved, and who led each side. Learn about the major battles and trends of the war, and some of its major players, including Abraham Lincoln, Robert E.
Explore the Civil War 150, an immersive interactive on History.com. Find highlights on the people, places, events and technologies that defined the American Civil War.
As explorers of the past, we can look at a variety of sources-maps, letters, diaries, objects, music, images, and more-to piece together a sense of the Civil War's complexity. The images and related resources from this poster are designed to get students thinking about how primary sources can help uncover stories about the past.
Images from the US Civil War, 1861-1865, in a collection newly acquired by the US Library of Congress.
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Animation of Civil War Battle of Gettysburg
This section provides links to detailed descriptions of the major causes and effects of the war. Many of these pages also feature online or printable activities.
This section includes a three-page series on Lincoln’s early jobs, move to Springfield, marriage, and blossoming law practice.
