This article and videos go over several of the events that lead to the American Civil War. This could be used as a WebQuest or a review. It has a quiz at the end of the page to see how much students have learned.

This article examines the history of slavery in the United States leading up to the Civil War. This could be used as a teacher reference or it can be annotated with the class.

This is a collection of Articles and videos examining the impacts of Colored troops during the American Civil War. This could be used as an extention or a teacher resource

This is a 4 min overview of the War of 1812 and its importance in the development of the United States.

Articles explaining the importance that women played in the American Revolution. This could be read as a class and annotated by students, or as an extension. There are linked at the bottom other related articles about Women in the American Revolution

This is a collection of articles and video clips examining the contributions of women in the American Civil War. These can be used as an extension for students that would like to learn more. It could also be used for case studies about women and minorities during the war.