Students explore the American Civil War. In this Civil War lesson, students examine a slave auction advertisement and an Abraham Lincoln quote. Students also read Pink and Say, create a foldable regarding naval warfare, and design a...

An interesting account of the battle between Union and Confederate gunboats which resulted in the surrender of Memphis and the opening of the Mississippi River south to Vicksburg.

An interesting drawing of the Union ironclads bombarding the Confederate-held Fort Henry. Also included are the official comments of Flag Officer Andrew H. Foote, who accepted the surrender of the fort.