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The Civil War (1861–1865) was fought in the United States between the North and the South (the Union and the Confederacy). Learn more about this historic time.

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Government Sites

Creating French Culture - This Library of Congress page gives an overview of French history through the eyes of the art and culture of the times.

Future State - U.S. Department of State for Youth - (Department of State) - The State Department has embassies in more than 190 countries. Find out at this great site how you can prepare for an exciting career as a diplomat or foreign service officer.

History & Archaeology - Smithsonian Magazine - (Smithsonian) - Read these interesting articles on science and technology topics.

History & Culture - Smithsonian Education - (Smithsonian) - This site has resources for both American and World History.

When in the World - (State Department) - U.S. diplomatic history has evolved over the past two centuries. These resources help you explore some of the most important foreign relations issues.

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Other Resources

300 Women Who Changed the World - Encyclopedia Britannica introduces you to important ladies in the U.S. from 1600 to modern times, complete with audio clips and photos.

e.encyclopedia - e.encyclopedia combines the best of a traditional encyclopedia with an extra digital dimension. It guides the reader to the most helpful, appropriate and amazing sites the web has to offer.

Egyptian Hieroglyphs - Ancient Egyptian writing uses more than 2,000 hieroglyphic characters. Each hieroglyph represents a common object in ancient Egypt. Learn more.

Homework Help - National Geographic - Check out this page for information, or search One-Stop Research for pictures, articles, maps, and more on subjects like animals, history and science - perfect for reports, presentations, and more!

New York Times - Global History - Explore current global issues in depth or search by subject. Also view slideshows.

Renaissance Connection - With the simple click of a mouse button, travel 500 years into the past to discover many Renaissance innovations revealed through the Allentown Art Museum's Samuel H. Kress Collection of European art.

Timeline of Art History - The Timeline of Art History is a chronological, geographical, and thematic exploration of the history of art from around the world.

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