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Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1875)
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Ages: 9 - 18
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The bloodiest battle of the Civil War. This video goes into detail about how the battle plans of General Lee are discovered, but the inept Northern general snatches defeat from the jaws of victory. Over 23,000 were killed and neither side won a clear... cut victory. A week later the important Emancipation Proclamation was issued by Lincoln that freed the slaves in the South. Some scenes may be to intense for students.
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December 5, 2010 at 09:21 PM
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Ages: 14 - 18
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Sal Khan discusses Lee's surrender to Grant to Lincoln's assassination. (06:01)
July 15, 2012 at 01:10 PM
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Ages: 10 - 18
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This video is part of the PBS series, The American Experience. This particular documentary is entitled The Abolitionists. The clip gives an introduction to the book Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe as well as how it came to be written. It g...oes into the inspiration behind the story, Stowe's personal connection the plight of the slaves, and the public reception to her novel. (02:56)
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December 1, 2012 at 11:56 PM
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Ages: 12 - 18
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Confederate agents plot to bomb the White House with Lincoln and his cabinet inside to destabilize the Union's leadership during the Civil War. In this video clip, learn more about this attempt at defeating the Union army and keeping Lincoln from bei...ng reelected. (3:39)
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March 13, 2012 at 03:12 PM
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Ages: 9 - 18
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This video is a collection of pictures and facts about the American Civil War. It shows accurate photos from the actual war. It also gives interesting facts pertaining to the time period.
November 27, 2010 at 10:26 AM
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Ages: 10 - 18
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Excellent audio/visual version of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address as recited by Jeff Daniels. Audio is heard over slideshow of Gettysburg and Civil War era images. Run time 02:49
November 28, 2010 at 02:16 PM
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Ages: 13 - 18
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The Civil War was a long and gruesome conflict that claimed more than 620,000 lives and had lasting effects on military and civilian survivors. In this video clip, learn about how great of an impact the Civil War left on our country. (3:27)
March 13, 2012 at 12:59 PM
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Ages: 13 - 18
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The American Civil War saw many major advances in the technology of warfare. The creation of railroads made it quicker and easier to transport large amounts of soldiers to battle areas. The long rifle made shooting much more precise and also brought ...out the use of different war tactics. (2:17)
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February 23, 2012 at 08:19 PM
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Ages: 12 - 18
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The Civil War can be described as a fight for freedom, bloody, and heroic. In this video clip, historians describe the meaning of the Civil War in one word. (1:13)
March 13, 2012 at 12:28 PM
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Ages: 12 - 18
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Twenty-four thousand miles of railroad replenishes troops and supplies for the North and delivers disaster to the South. In this video clip, learn about Lincoln’s methods of delivering supplies and troops to the Union armies. (3:01)
March 13, 2012 at 12:48 PM
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