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British Library

British Library: Illuminated Manuscripts

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of illuminated manuscripts from the 8th to 15th centuries from the British Library. Access the entire collection of 3,000 and read the individual information about each one. A truly beautiful display.
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University of Groningen

American History: Documents: Proclamation of Neutrality 1793

For Students 9th - 10th
The Proclamation of Neutrality was a formal announcement issued by President George Washington in May 1793, declaring the nation neutral in the conflict between France and Great Britain. It threatened legal proceedings against any...
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Constitutional Rights Foundation

Constitutional Rights Foundation: Margaret Thatcher and Conservative Politics in England [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource on the political life of England's Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and how her conservative politics stirred controversy as well as praise. Students can read and analyze excerpts from Thatcher's speeches. Site includes...
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BBC

Bbc: The Welfare State 1945 2002

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline of the welfare state in Britain from 1945-2002. Highlights key events. Detailed and thorough resource.
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PBS

Pbs Nova: The Vikings

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site, a companion to the NOVA program on PBS, examines the Vikings and whether or not their reputation as "barbarians" is founded. Content includes a look at a Viking Village, the Norse people, Viking ships, the Viking alphabet, and...
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Government and Politics: Comparative: Great Britain

For Students 9th - 10th
AP Comparative Government and Politics unit on Great Britain and Northern Ireland focus on the history, political institutions, and geography. Module includes multi-media resources for comprehensive study.
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DOGO Media

Dogo News: Week of 7 4 16: Britain's Decision to Leave the e.u. Roils Markets

For Students 6th - 8th
On June 23, residents of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom (UK)- England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales - went to the polls to determine if the country should leave the European Union (EU). Most experts believed...
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BBC

Bbc News: Falklands War 25 Years On

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive look back at the Falkland War between the UK and Argentina. Maps, images, video, audio, timelines, quizzes are all featured.
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BBC

Bbc: History: The Welfare State Never Ending Reform

For Students 9th - 10th
An article by a British Member of Parliament that traces the history of the welfare state in Britain. It examines its beginning in the early 1900s through its overreaching problems at the end of the twentieth century. Archived.
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Other

Parliamentary Archives: Parliament and the British Slave Trade

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an extensive resource dealing with the British Slave Trade from 1600 until it was abolished in 1807. A comprehensive timeline links to additional, supplementary, resources.
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W. W. Norton

Norton Anthology: Restoration/british Literature

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The period between 1660 and 1785 was a time of amazing expansion, when Britain became an empire and its society and literature had to adapt to circumstances for which there was no precedent. The topics in this Restoration and Eighteenth...
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Yale University

Yale: Avalon Project: Chamberlain's Address on the Eve of War

For Students 9th - 10th
On September 1, 1939, Germany attacked Poland. Hours later, Neville Chamberlain spoke to the members of the House of Commons. The gist of the speech was preparing Britain for war.
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Other

El Castellano: Las Radios en Espanol, Pais Por Pais

For Students 9th - 10th
More than 100 Spanish-speaking radio stations, listed country by country, that can be accessed on the internet. A great way to develop skills in listening comprehension! Some sites may be inactive, but the majority are up and running....
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BBC

Bbc: History Trail: Wars and Conflict

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses the army of Britain from a historical perspective, talks about what becomes of a person who is a soldier, and has activities and quizzes for students. The main focus is on the two World Wars.
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Digital History

Digital History: America at War: The Guns of August

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the course of World War I on both the eastern and western fronts. See how the upheaval in the world brought about attempts at revolution in several countries.
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Lizard Point Quizzes

Lizard Point: United Kingdom: Countries Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Try this interactive geography quiz which tests your knowledge about the countries of the United Kingdom.
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Lizard Point Quizzes

Lizard Point: Wales: Provinces Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Test your geography knowledge by taking this interactive quiz over the provinces in the country of Wales in the United Kingdom.
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Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: The Origins of the Industrial Revolution in England

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A discussion of the Industrial Revolution in England and its impact. Links take you to additional information and pictures of new machines.
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The History Place

The History Place: The Defeat of Hitler: Britain Stands Alone

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the relations between Germany and Britain when Winston Churchill took power and the bombing campaign that followed Churchill's refusal to negotiate with Hitler.
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British Library

British Library: Abolitionist Campaigners

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of short biographies of individuals who were involved in the anti-slave trade movement in England during the late 18th and 19th centuries.
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Globe Tracks

Travel for Kids: England

For Students 3rd - 8th
"London is a teeming, exciting city, but the English countryside is not to be missed, especially with plenty of castles, great places for walks on the moors and rocky coast, lakes, and woodlands." Explore the geography and culture of...
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Other

Personal Site: Thomas Clarkson

For Students 9th - 10th
A nicely done biography of the famous British anti-slavery campaigner in the 18th and 19th centuries.
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Other

Personal Site: William Wilberforce

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice biography of the famous British abolitionist who served in Parliament during the late 18th and early 19th century.
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Other

Personal Site: Biography of Anthony Benezet

For Students 9th - 10th
A short but good biography of the famous Quaker abolitionist who established a school for slaves in Philadelphia in 1770. He wrote a pamphlet in 1772 which led to the establishment of the anti-slave trade movement in England.