America the Story of Us: Civil War
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The Civil War rages. The Minié ball is the great equalizer on the battlefield. The formidable Confederate Army cannot match the Union's mastery of technology. The need to control the railroads and supply lines fuels the battles, and the telegram becomes a new weapon in a modern war. As shown on the History Channel. Part of the “America the Story of Us” series. Topics in this title pertain to the American Civil War and may contain references, phrases, images, or other notions of a sensitive nature.
Media Details
Runtime: 44 minutes 1 seconds
- Topic: Biographies, History
- Subtopic: Lee, Robert E., Lincoln, Abraham, U.S. History - 1861-1865
- Grade/Interest Level: 9 - 12
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- Release Year: 2010
- Producer/Distributor: A & E Television Network
- Series: America the Story of Us
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Good info (a lot about war front) and imagery
Great intro to the chapter on the Civil War in my classroom.
Great product
A great visual for learning!
Great product
Such a great series to incorporate.
Awesome site---works well with all students!
Excellent resource for American History courses.
Thank you for having this series.
This is an excellent video. Lots of graphics to explain the concepts.