Civil War Archeology: Investigating the Battles of Wilson's Creek and Pea Ridge

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Subject:

Social Sciences

Institution Name:

Midwest Archeological Center

Collection:

National Park Service

Grade Level:

Primary, Secondary, Post-secondary

Abstract:

This site examines archeological techniques used to explore these two battle sites. These battles, fought in Missouri and Arkansas in 1861 and 1862, helped keep Missouri in the Union and set the stage for the Union to gain control of most lands west of the Mississippi by 1863.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Readings

Media Format:

Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML

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