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Parliament Limits English Monarchy: Ch 21
This teaching tool allows you to check-up on your students' understanding and use their notes to fill out charts on British rulers who have relations with Parliament. The first 6 slides have the name of 1 ruler and an area to type what...
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English Constitutional Monarchy
Whether you are teaching British Literature, British History, or are simply interested in the history of English politics, this presentation takes the viewer on a journey through 600 years of England's royal and political upheavals....
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Oliver Cromwell
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 7 short answer questions about Oliver Cromwell. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet.
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Oliver Cromwell
In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 46 multiple choice questions about Oliver Cromwell. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Oliver Cromwell
In this Oliver Cromwell worksheet, students read about the life, career and death of Oliver Cromwell. They learn about the Second English War and how the Commonwealth of England was established. They then answer 14 questions pertaining...
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Historical Pairs, Local Heroes: Oliver Cromwell
In this online interactive history quiz activity, students respond to 8 matching questions about Oliver Cromwell. Students may check their answers instantly.
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Cromwell and the English Civil War
In this Oliver Cromwell and English Civil War study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the time period in English history and then respond to a reflection question.
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Oliver Cromwell: Hero or Villain?
In this Oliver Cromwell worksheet, learners read 10 facts about Cromwell and label each "hero" or "villain" depending on which each given fact supports.
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Oliver Cromwell Lord Protector of England Hero or Villain?
In this Oliver Cromwell learning exercise, students fill in 10 blanks on the graphic organizer provided. Before each blank is a fact about Oliver Cromwell for students to read and determine to be the act of a hero or villain.
Irelands Eye
The Curse of Cromwell
A history of religious struggles during the mid-1600's in Ireland between the Catholics of Ireland and Protestants from England, led by Oliver Cromwell.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: English Civil War
An in-depth article regarding the English Civil Wars. The article discusses the events leading up to the war, the dispute between Charles II and Parliament, and details on the First, Second and Third Civil Wars.
Other
Cambridge University Library: Cromwell: 1599 1999: 400th Anniversary
Biographical and historical account of Oliver Cromwell, English military and political leader, who led forces against Charles I during the English Civil War. Click on the links in the side-bar to access all materials.
BBC
Bbc History: British History: The Civil War in Barbados
An interesting and detailed look at how the Civil War in England affected the Caribbean island of Barbados. Find out how this small island influenced British navigation laws and why it was a place of political asylum during the...
Other
Oliver Cromwell's Internet Portal
An in depth look at the life of Oliver Cromwell. This site covers aspects of his life such as, the Politician, the soldier, his religious views, his antecedents, and his life in general. You will also find quotes by and about Cromwell.
East of England Broadband Network
E2 Bn: History's Heroes: National Heroes
Who is a hero? What qualities do you think of when determining a hero? When do you decide someone is a hero? This unit asks these questions, making students think about the meaning of a hero and who emulates that meaning. Meet a few...
Ireland Information
History Early Modern Period (Ireland)
A brief history of Ireland in the 1500's and 1600's.
National Archives (UK)
British National Archives: Civil War
Find out about the conflict involving King Charles I, Parliament, the people and Oliver Cromwell.
British Library
British Library: Oliver Cromwell: Images of Power
Take a look at four images of Cromwell. What can you learn from each image? Try this activity and then read his biography that is provided.
BBC
Bbc: History: Monarchs and Leaders: Oliver Cromwell
A 5-page biography on Oliver Cromwell describes his involvement with the British Parliament and his objection to the rule of Charles I, his involvement in the English Revolution, and his time as Lord Protector over Britain. Archived.
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History's Heroes: Oliver Cromwell (1599 1658)
This website explores the lives of people who made their mark on history. Features illustrated story and timeline on Oliver Cromwell. Find out who he was, what he did, his achievements, and his legacy.
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: The Turbulent 17th Century
The 17th century was a time of great political and social turmoil in England, marked by civil war and regicide. This article introduces the key events of this period, from the coronation of Charles I to the Glorious Revolution more than...
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: Andrew Marvell and Politics
Andrew Marvell was a poet, but he was also a politician and a civil servant at a time of tremendous upheaval. This article investigates how Marvell and his writing negotiated the civil wars, Oliver Cromwell's government, and the...
Victorian Web
Brown University: Victorian Web: Oliver Cromwell
Victorian Web provides a short biography of Oliver Cromwell with a link to a description of the "New Model Army."
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Charles Ii: 1660 1685
A short article on Charles II with a link to a timeline/chronology of monarchs of France, the Holy Roman Empire, and Great Britain.