HSIE - Modern History Year 11 - American Civil War: Videos

Primary and secondary sources are the two main types of sources you’ll use for your research. This video will walk you through what their differences are and when to use which.

The American Civil War: From the first shots at Fort Sumpter to the emotional Confederate surrender at Appomattox Court House, this documentary tells the story of the conflict which scarred the soul of a nation.

Run Time: 54:21 mins

On November 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address on the site of one of the bloodiest and most decisive battles of the Civil War. Lincoln’s brief address would be remembered as one of the most important speeches in American history.

On May 19th, 1863, the Union military launched a siege on the trading port of Vicksburg, trapping thousands of residents and troops inside city borders.