Unit 6: Slavery and Emancipation
Chapter 15: The Civil War and Reconstruction
Lesson 3: The War Ends
Datagraphic: Civil War Battles and Resources
Activity
Add pictures to the map of the U.S. from 1860 to show the resources of the North and South. Discuss why resources were important.
Web Links
American Civil War.com This site has a lot of information about the Civil War, including state battle maps and period maps, biographies, and events. Learn about resources available to the north and south by clicking on "Historical Background."
Rare Map Collection - The American Civil War There are numerous historical maps to research here, including General Sherman's campaign war map, the seige of Atlanta, Gettysburg Battlefield, and many more. The maps can be printed in sections to assemble a larger map.
United States Historical Census Data Browser This site has an incredible amount of historical data for populations, including free-colored and slave populations, manufacturing and land value, agriculture, and more by state for decades from 1790-1960.
