Module 6 - A Tragic Legacy - Activity 4

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Activity 4:  Website Visits

For information regarding the events leading up to and including the Civil War, check out:

• www.civilwar.com offers a comprehensive look at the timeline of the war, important individuals and key battles.
• http://valley.vcdh.virginia.edu compares the experiences of two families during the Civil War: one from Augusta, GA, and one from Franklin County, PA.
• http://www.civilwarhome.com/indexcivilwarinfo.htm contains a thorough listing of topics and links concerning the nature of slavery in the United States, its impact on American life, as well as the outcome of the Civil War.
• www.slavenorth.com/profits.htm discusses ways that the North profited from the slave system.