Battles
Educator resources exploring the impact of battles during the American Civil War
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![Paper wrapped charge with hand-written ink inscription: “Carried onto the field at the battle of Bull Run, July 21, 1861.”](https://i0.wp.com/acwm.org/wp-content/uploads/manassas_artifact_1.jpg?resize=1024%2C504&ssl=1)
This lesson includes images of items picked up from the field after the battle of First Manasses/Bull Run. Images include a cartridge, a homemade uniform jacket, a toothbrush a watch chain, a map, and several pipes. The lesson includes an artifact cataloging chart.
![Scan of a diary entry from the Battle of Bull Run](https://i0.wp.com/acwm.org/wp-content/uploads/Bull-Run-diary-petty.jpg?resize=1024%2C733&ssl=1)
Uses the diaries of two soldiers to examine the experiences of soldiers during this first battle.
![A piece of paper with a cyphered message accompanied by a small glass bottle](https://i0.wp.com/acwm.org/wp-content/uploads/Vicksburg-vial_and_ciphered_message.jpg?resize=1024%2C645&ssl=1)
Examines the toll the siege of Vicksburg took on civilians.
![This is a colorized historic photo of a United States Colored Troop Soldier](https://i0.wp.com/acwm.org/wp-content/uploads/2169io-webcrop.jpg?resize=1024%2C725&ssl=1)
Examines the role and experiences of the USCTs.
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Examine the motives of the U.S.-Dakota War through the writings of a Dakota leader and the citizens of New Ulm, Minnesota.
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Examines the Battle of Gettysburg through the eyes of a Confederate soldier Edward Estes. Examines the role and experiences of the USCTs.
![People studying historical artifacts.](https://i0.wp.com/acwm.org/wp-content/uploads/MG_2839.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&ssl=1)
This website uses the published work of Amanda Akin to paint a picture of life for a nurse during the Civil War. The two links represent two interactive units based around Akin’s book, as well as other primary sources.
via Smithsonian National Museum of American History