Curated OER
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...
Curated OER
European Rulers in the Age of Absolutism
Teaching a unit of the age of absolutism in 16th century Europe? If you are, this presentation may be of interest. Each slide depicts European rulers during the age of absolutism. This is an image-driven slide show intended to accompany...
Curated OER
The Age of Absolutism (3)
In this online interactive social studies worksheet, learners answer 9 multiple choice questions regarding the Age of Absolutism. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
Curated OER
Charles I Word Puzzle
In this British history learning exercise, students complete a word puzzle as they respond to 7 fill in the blank questions regarding the reign of Charles I. Students discover that the word puzzle reveals a vertical answer in the shaded...
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Charles I Crossword
In this crossword puzzle worksheet, students read the clues related to Charles I. Students solve the crossword puzzle with 11 words about Charles I.
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Charles I Matching Exercise
In this Charles I matching worksheet, learners match the pictures and labels on the left to the definitions on the right. Students write what all the things have in common.
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Charles I Word Search
In this word search learning exercise, students read the words related to Charles I. Students then locate the 15 words within the word search .
Other
Who We Are: Charter of Maryland: June 30, 1632
This is a copy of the actual Charter of Maryland from King Charles to Caecilius Calvert.
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...
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.
BBC
Bbc: History: The Masquerading Monarch
A article about the checkered reign of Charles II of England. Archived.
BBC
Bbc History: British History: Civil War: Personality and Politics of Charles I
The author discusses how Charles I, at least in part, brought about his own defeat because he allowed his personality to have too much influence on the manner in which he ruled England. Archived.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Southern Colonies: Creating the Carolinas
Read about the founding of the Carolina colony as a place of plantations and aristocrats. See how the farmers in the northern part of Carolina chafed at the control of the rich in the south and split off into North and South Carolina in...
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: 'Reason Is but Choosing': Freedom of Thought and John Milton
From his politics and religious writings to "Paradise Lost", this article traces how the life and work of John Milton were guided by the principle of freedom of thought and how in doing so he challenged fundamental aspects of...
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...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Ks3 History English Civil War
[Free Registration/Login Required] A flipchart presenting twenty questions about the English Civil War especially the vocabulary that students need to use.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: George Calvert
This article describes George Calvert's life and attempt to find land where Catholics could settle. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material...
Other
The Gazetteer of Scotland: King Charles Ii
Very short biographical sketch on King Charles II is provided here.
Other
Online Highways: Charles Ii
Very short article on Charles II of England. Includes links to further related information on the House of Stuart, James II, Charles I, Dover, and Worcester.
Society of Archbishop Justus
Archbishop Justice Society: Charles I of England and Scotland, King and Martyr
An Anglican biographical sketch of Charles I. There is also a prayer dedicated to him.
University of Massachusetts
Charles I, Parliament, and the English Civil War
This site provides information on Charles I of England's involvement in the English Civil War, and how he became a prisoner of the parliament.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Charles I
Charles I (1625-1649) was a far abler ruler than his father. He was a man of greater courage and more dignity of character, but he had been trained from infancy in the belief of his divine right to fule, and he chose ministers who...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Charles I
The King of England, Scotland and Ireland from 1625 to 1649.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Charles I
The King of England from 1625 to 1649.