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"As explorers of the past, we can look at a variety of sources—maps, letters, diaries, objects, music, images, and more—to piece together a sense of the Civil War’s complexity. The images and related resources from this poster are designed to get students thinking about how primary sources can help uncover stories about the past. As the poster illustrates, it takes many sources to create a more complete picture of the Civil War." This interactive map helps students understand the types of resources available for understanding the history of the Civil War.

Disciplines:

• Humanities  / History  / Area Studies  / Americas  / United States  / Civil War