confederate states of america

In 1860 and 1861, while working in her father's lighthouse on an island off the coast of Delaware, fifteen-year-old Amelia records in her diary how the Civil War is beginning to devastate her divided state.

Chronicles the military, political, and social events of the 1860s and explores how they impacted the development of the American democracy. Includes an audio CD with readings of contemporary letters, diaries, and documents.

Examines many aspects of the Civil War, including the issue of slavery, secession, the raising of armies, individual battles, the commanders, Northern life, Confederate culture, the surrender of the South, and the aftermath.

In a small South Carolina town, where it seems little has changed since the Civil War, sixteen-year-old Ethan is powerfully drawn to Lena, a new classmate with whom he shares a psychic connection and whose family hides a dark secret that may be revealed on her sixteenth birthday.

Contains reproductions of a selection of primary source documents from the Civil War era, each with background information and teaching suggestions.

While trying to transport food to Richmond, Virginia, during the Civil War, fourteen-year-old Johnny is captured by a black Union soldier.

Presents the events in the Civil War leading up to the Battle of Gettysburg and describes that clash and its aftermath.

Profiles fourteen short stories, poems, plays, films, and songs inspired by the Civil War and its era, providing historical background, author and composer biographies, and discussion of styles and themes.

Offers a battle-by-battle overview of the Civil War and profiles key military and civilian leaders from the era.

Draws upon photographs, illustrations, and other resources of the Library of Congress to present information on the battles, camp life, speeches, and heroic deeds of the Civil War.