

Lesson Plans for the U.S. Civil War: The Election of 1864: Lincoln vs McClellan
The Weight of a Vote (Historic Fiction Story) Nathaniel Harper tightened his coat against the sharp November wind as he walked down the...
Historical Conquest Team
Feb 14


Lesson Plans for the U.S. Civil War: Sherman’s March to the Sea: The Fire That Broke the Confederacy
A Plan of Fire and Fear The war had raged for three long, bloody years. The fields of Virginia and Tennessee had seen rivers of blood,...
Historical Conquest Team
Feb 13


Lesson Plans for the U.S. Civil War: Grant vs Lee - The Overland Campaign
Grant vs. Lee: Overland Campaign: The Political and Strategic Importance of the Overland Campaign The Overland Campaign, launched by...
Historical Conquest Team
Feb 12


Lesson Plans for the U.S. Civil War: The Home Front and Women in the War
Women’s Role in the Civil War The Life of Clara Barton During the Civil War From Teacher to Wartime Caregiver Clarissa “Clara” Harlowe...
Historical Conquest Team
Feb 11


Lesson Plans for the U.S. Civil War: The Battle of Gettysburg
The Importance of Gettysburg and Vicksburg Before the Battles Strategic Importance of Gettysburg Before the battle, Gettysburg was not...


Lesson Plans for the U.S. Civil War: The Emancipation Proclamation
The Emancipation Proclamation Robert Smalls: The Slave Who Stole a Confederate Ship and Sailed to Freedom The waters of Charleston Harbor...


Lesson Plans for the U.S. Civil War: The Early Battles of the Civil War
The Life of "Stonewall" Jackson: A Man of Faith, War, and Contradictions Early Life: Hardship and Determination Born on January 21, 1824,...


Lesson Plans for the U.S. Civil War: The Battle of Fort Sumter
The Battle of Fort SumterThe Thunder of War: Major Robert Anderson at Fort Sumter The wind howled across Charleston Harbor, carrying with...


Lesson Plans for the U.S. Civil War: The Election of 1860 and the Secession Winter
The Great Debate: Lincoln vs. Douglas August 21, 1858 – Ottawa, Illinois Nathaniel Reed had never seen such a crowd in his life. He stood...


Lesson Plans for the U.S. Civil War: The Road to War
The Road to War: Civil WarA Nation Divided: The Story of Samuel Whitaker Samuel Whitaker tightened his wool coat against the crisp autumn...
Historical Conquest Team
Jan 31