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Website
Project Britain

Project Britain: History of the Gunpowder Plot and Guy Fawkes Night

For Students 3rd - 8th
Who was Guy Fawkes and why did he want to kill King James? Read about the gunpowder plot, how Fawkes was discovered, and the celebration that took place and is still commemorated today every year on November 5th.
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Unit Plan
National Archives (UK)

The National Archives: Gunpowder Plot

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive lesson that examines the critical questions revolving around the plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament in 1605.
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Handout
BBC

Bbc History: British History: Civil War: If the Gunpowder Plot Had Succeeded?

For Students 9th - 10th
An article that speculates on what would have happened to Britain if the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 had succeeded. Archived.
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Handout
Other

Parliamentary Archives: Gunpowder, Treason, Plot

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource of archived content presents the tale of wars, murder, secrets, and lies. Discover the story of Guy Fawkes and the failed Gunpowder Plot by exploring pictures, diagrams, original documents, and more.