History

Smoky Hill Trail History Smoky Hill Trail History- Brief history of the Smoky Hill Trail. Web de Anza Web de Anza- Provides visitors with documents and multimedia resources covering Juan Bautista de Anza's two overland expeditions from the Sonoran Desert to northern California. The Overland Trail The Overland Trail- Information on The Overland Trail, established in 1862 by Ben Holladay, it went from Julesburg, CO to Ham's Fork, WY. Utah Crossroads Chapter - Oregon-California Trails Association Utah Crossroads Chapter - Oregon-California Trails Association- Organization dedicated to preserving, studying, and marking the historic trails in Utah and other Western states, i… Oregon-California Trails Association Oregon-California Trails Association- Nonprofit organization devoted to preserving and enjoying the history of the trails of the westward expansion used by 19th century pioneers. … Orphan Trains of Kansas Orphan Trains of Kansas- Stories, articles, bibliographies, timeline and other information on orphans shipped west at the turn of the century in hopes of a better life. Riders on an Orphan Train Riders on an Orphan Train- Provides a brief history of the orphan trains and the stories of riders Anna May Potthoff Keeton and William James Kimmel. The Orphan Trains The Orphan Trains- From P.B.S.'s "The American Experience." Provides information about the orphan trains designed to take their passengers to a better place and a fresh start. Essay Index on Manifest Destiny Essay Index on Manifest Destiny- An index to essays relating to the philosophy of manifest destiny. Expansionism & Manifest Destiny Expansionism & Manifest Destiny- Outlines the background of United States foreign policy, causes of American expansionism, and the colonization of Texas, Oregon, and California. Teaching about the Louisiana Purchase Teaching about the Louisiana Purchase- Provides an overview of the Louisiana Purchase with tips for teaching about it to students. Avalon Project at Yale Law School:The Louisiana Purchase, 1803 Avalon Project at Yale Law School:The Louisiana Purchase, 1803- Contains documents relating to the purchase: treaties, conventions, statutes, and messages to Congress during the p… The Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial in Arkansas The Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial in Arkansas- Bicentennial events in Arkansas, with news and calendar. The Louisiana Purchase and the Exploration, Early History, and Building of the West The Louisiana Purchase and the Exploration, Early History, and Building of the West- The history of the Louisiana Territory both before and after its purchase by the United States… PBS: The Donner Party PBS: The Donner Party- From "The American Experience." This site is a transcript account of the Donner Party's experience taken from quotes from the party members. New Light on the Donner Party New Light on the Donner Party- Examines old myths and presents new information; includes chronology, bibliography, FAQ, hyperlinks, and accurate biographical information about Don… Daniel Lewis: The Donner Party Daniel Lewis: The Donner Party- Information on the Donner Party with rosters of the Donner Party, pictures, and descriptions of the route along with a background on the year of 18… Donner Party - John Sutter Sends Help - 1846 Donner Party - John Sutter Sends Help - 1846- This is the first word to reach San Francisco of the human disaster. It was published in the "California Star" shortly after a rescue… Named Campaigns - Civil War Named Campaigns - Civil War- "The Army Flag and Its Streamers" was prepared by the Office of the Chief of Military History, to provide general summaries of each of the campaigns d… Great American History Great American History- Free educational material on the American Civil War and Abraham Lincoln, site provides an outline, library, and lesson plans. TLW's U.S. Civil War Historyscope TLW's U.S. Civil War Historyscope- Scope the complete history of the U.S. Civil War, with hyperlinks to check facts and go deeper. American Civil War Story American Civil War Story- Stories are the part of history that can truly engage people and transport them to the past. Here we tell the stories of the American Civil War for the r… This Week in the Civil War This Week in the Civil War- Commemorating the history of the American Civil War during the 150th anniversary with weekly updates on activities for each day during the war, feature… Civil War Index Civil War Index- Index of primary source documents concerning the armies, battles and soldiers of our American Civil War - online books, soldier rosters, photographs, maps, etc. North Against South North Against South- Understanding the American Civil War on its 150th Anniversary. Analysis and commentary of the various facets of the Civil War and its impact on American histo… Civil War: Photographs, Manuscripts, and Imprints Civil War: Photographs, Manuscripts, and Imprints- Provides links to hundreds of digitized photographs, images, albums, and more, relating to the Civil War held by SMU's DeGolyer … Civil War Journeys Civil War Journeys- Civil War Journeys is an educational website dedicated to research and analysis of the American Civil War. The site features over 3,500 downloadable images of … This Week in the Civil War This Week in the Civil War- A weekly updated day by day account of the American Civil War. The War of the Rebellion in Cornell University's Making of America The War of the Rebellion in Cornell University's Making of America- Complete online text of the Official Records of the Civil War. The Valley of the Shadow, Two Communities in the American Civil War The Valley of the Shadow, Two Communities in the American Civil War- Hypermedia archive of thousands of primary sources. Follows two communities before, during, and after the Amer… US Civil War: Internet Modern History Sourcebook US Civil War: Internet Modern History Sourcebook- A series of historical primary on-line resources intended to serve the needs of teachers and students in college survey courses i… U.S. Army Center of Military History - Civil War Commemoration U.S. Army Center of Military History - Civil War Commemoration- Commemorates U.S. Army operations in the Civil War and the soldiers who carried them out. Includes timeline, publis… Religion in the Civil War: The Northern Side Religion in the Civil War: The Northern Side- Overview, online resources, and guidance for classroom discussion. On TeacherServe from the National Humanities Center. Civil War Search Civil War Search- A directory and a Civil War search based on Google custom search engine. Storypath: A Nation Divided Storypath: A Nation Divided- A social studies curriculum unit in the Storypath series dealing with the Civil War, specifically the area around Chattanooga. Civil War Academy Civil War Academy- Information about many aspects of the most bloody conflict in United States history. Virginia Civil War Battles Virginia Civil War Battles- Virginia Civil War information including battles and the State flag history. Civil War Story Civil War Story- Includes a wide range of civil war related material with over one hundred pages and photos. Scots in the Civil War Scots in the Civil War- The stories of men and women born in Scotland who fought in the American Civil War. The American Civil War from 1861-1865 The American Civil War from 1861-1865- Contains information and links about Lincoln, Lee, Grant, Gettysburg, Appomattox, Bull Run, Antietam, other battles and Civil War History. Fort Craig Fort Craig- A southwestern fort and a Civil war Battlefield, where Confederate General Sibley fought Union General E.R.S. Canby. A New Mexico historical site. Civil War Zone Civil War Zone- A collection of Civil War related biographies, documents, songs, chronology, battle orders, links, and recipes. Civil War Bookshelf Civil War Bookshelf- Trends in Civil War publishing, CW historiography, CW civic remembrance, and pop culture. Civil War Maps Collection Civil War Maps Collection- Library of Congress collection of reconnaissance, sketch, coastal, and theater-of-war maps depicting troop activities and fortifications. Civil War Slang Civil War Slang- Listing of slang terms still used in today's language. Wikipedia: Origins of the American Civil War Wikipedia: Origins of the American Civil War- Four-part article exploring the causes of the conflict. Civil War Chaplains Civil War Chaplains- Description of qualifications and the role of Civil War chaplains, who shared every part of the soldiers' lives. Includes some photographs. CJ's Civil War CJ's Civil War- A complete overlook of the War; including maps, indexes, statistics, flags, lists of battles, and photo gallery. Dedicated to the 13th W. Virginia. The Civil War Home Page The Civil War Home Page- A collection of Civil War related links, photos, letters and diaries, documents, and battle reports. A Civil War Haiku A Civil War Haiku- A haiku verse by Melissa Whelan inspired by the American Civil War; an ode of homage to the valor of our most deadly conflict.