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The CSS Hunley: The First Submarine to Sink a Warship
On October 15, 1863, during the Civil War, the first successful combat submarine, the Confederate C.S.S. Hunley, sank during a test run. The vessel had been successfully tested in Alabama’s Mobile Bay earlier in the year, where Confederate General P.G.T. Beauregard...
Rose Greenhow: A Confederate Spy’s Legacy in the Classroom
When teaching the Civil War, it's important to highlight the diverse and sometimes unexpected roles individuals played during this tumultuous period. One such figure is Rose Greenhow, a Confederate spy whose life and actions provide a captivating story that can engage...
Dr. Seuss Writes the Gettysburg Address
Ever wonder what the Gettysburg Address would sound like if Dr. Seuss was Abraham Lincoln's speech writer? Well, I asked ChatGPT and here are the results: Oh say can you see, what happened long ago? Our founding fathers fought, for freedom to flow. In a...
A Deeper Look at the Gettysburg Address
Teaching the Gettysburg Address: Structure, Meaning, and Purpose On November 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address at the dedication of the Soldiers’ National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The ceremony honored the Union soldiers...
The 3 Inch Ordnance Rifle – Civil War Artillery
If the 12-pounder Model 1857 Napoleon Gun-Howitzer was the premier smoothbore artillery piece used during the American Civil War, the 3" Ordnance Rifle was the most widely used rifled artillery piece. Another common rifled piece was the 10-pound Parrott Rifle. It can...
Civil War Cartoon Time Travelers Classroom Project
Cartoon Time Travelers: Bringing the Civil War to Life with AI and Imagination Teaching the American Civil War can be a powerful experience—but for younger learners especially, the names and events can sometimes feel distant or abstract. What if we could make history...
Teaching the Battle of Antietam with Math: Burnside’s Bridge in the Classroom
Middle school students often enjoy lessons that combine history with practical problem-solving. The Battle of Antietam offers one such opportunity. By focusing on Burnside’s Bridge, teachers can connect social studies with mathematics in ways that promote both...
How the Civil War Turned the US Capitol into a Bakery
Bread for an Army: The Capitol Bakery During the Civil War When the Civil War began in April 1861, Washington, D.C., was suddenly overwhelmed. President Abraham Lincoln called for 75,000 volunteers to defend the Union, and within days thousands of soldiers from...