Presents an account of the first naval battle between metal ships which took place during the U.S. Civil War at Hampton Roads, Virginia in 1862, between the "Monitor" and the "Virginia".
Presents a short study of Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, and describes the events that led up to it, the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850, the Civil War, and more.
In alternating passages, a young White House seamstress named Bella and the actor John Wilkes Booth describe the events that lead to the latter's assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
Examines issues, such as slavery and debates over the powers of the government, that led to the Civil War; and discusses major battles and the aftermath.
Presents Stephen Crane's novel about a youth whose dreams of glory on the battlefield clash with the realities of war; and includes an introduction, historical context, and explanatory and interpretive notes.
An examination of the Confederate States of America that explains why eleven states chose to break away and form their own country and how it contributed to the start of the Civil War.
Describes the events surrounding the Gettysburg Address, covering why the United States split during the Civil War, what inspired President Lincoln to write the Gettysburg Address, and how it has been preserved over time.
During his service in the Civil War, a young Union soldier matures to manhood and finds peace of mind as he comes to grips with his conflicting emotions about war.
