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Grade 11:Civil War

Civil War and Reconstruction

Michael Weber

This book explains the background to the Civil War; tells of the defeats, victories, and heroes on the sides of the North and the South; and covers the successes and failures of Reconstruction.

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Trial By Fire

Charles D. Ross

Examines the use of new technology in the Civil War, including submarines, aircraft, the telegraph, and other developments.

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Strike the Blow for Freedom

James M. Paradis

Discusses the formation of Philadelphia's African-American Sixth Regiment and its contribution to the Civil War effort, and provides statistics on the regiment and a muster roll of its men.

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The Everything Civil War Book

Donald Vaughan

Provides facts about the American Civil War, including profiles of Civil War leaders and information on military strategy and weaponry, historical documents, African-Americans' struggle for freedom, a

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