Civil War: Confederate Soldier
These sites are about the Confederate soldiers and their beliefs about the Civil War. Read letters from soldiers and see photographs showing them in uniform. Learn which states supported the Confederacy. There are links to eThemes Resources on Unions soldiers and an overview of the Civil War.
Grades
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- 5,
- 6,
- 7,
- 8
Links
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The Confederacy is Formed
This school site explains the reasons the South wanted to split from the rest of the United States.
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Uniforms of the Civil War
See actual photographs of the Union and Confederate uniforms.
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Confederate Mapping
Read about the difficulty the Confederacy had in the war due to inaccurate maps.
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Civil War Map
See which states were part of the Confederacy.
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Documenting the American South
This site is filled with primary documents from the South. Choose a link, then click on the bar at the left to browse through the topics.
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Memoirs of Archibald Atkinson
Scroll down to read from the diary of this Confederate soldier.
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A Confederate Soldier's Life
This papers written in the late 1800s document what life was like for a Confederate soldier.
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Camp Life: Introduction
This site includes pictures of artifacts from the Civil War. There are sections on living in camp, existing day to day, and battling boredom.
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ThinkQuest: Soldier's Life
This site is about the activities, weapons, medical care, and stories of Civil War soldiers.
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ABC: Confederate Flag
Here is a printable picture of the Confederate flag that you can print out and color.
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Jefferson Davis Was Captured
Read about Jefferson Davis, the president of the Confederate States.
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eThemes Resource: Civil War: Union Soldier
These sites are about Union soldiers and their beliefs about the Civil War. Read letters written by soldiers to friends and family members. See the uniforms they wore and other artifacts from the war. There are links to eThemes Resources on Confederate Soldiers and an overview of the Civil War.
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eThemes Resource: Civil War: Overview
These sites include information about Civil War 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. Includes links to several eThemes Resources on the Civil War.
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