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Reformed.org: John Knox: The Years of Preparation

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a rather thorough overview of the life of preparation for John Knox for the tremendous task which lay ahead. Knox's life was filled with the bittersweet flavoring of discipleship, required of all that take a stand for the...
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History's Heroes: Anne Askew (1521 1546)

For Students 3rd - 8th
This website explores the lives of heroic ordinary people who made their mark on history. Features illustrated story and timeline on Anne Askew, a Protestant heretic willing to die for her beliefs. Find out who she was, what she did, her...
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PBS

Pbs: Martin Luther the Reluctant Revolutionary

For Students 9th - 10th
Based on a PBS documentary on Martin Luther, this site describes the life of the great Protestant revolutionary. His efforts would change Medieval Europe as well as the dominance of the Catholic Church. Includes a fun interactive game...
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Khan Academy: Cranach, Law and Gospel (Law and Grace)

For Students 9th - 10th
"The Law and the Gospel" is the single most influential image of the Lutheran Reformation. It represents Lucas Cranach's pictorial translation of Martin Luther's unique understanding of salvation. The painting interprets the roles of...
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Believe: Ulrich Zwingli

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the life and significance of Ulrich Zwingli and how he changed the views of the Protestants.
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Believe: Martin Luther

For Students 9th - 10th
This site includes a biography of Martin Luther. Discusses the events that occured at the Diet of Worms when he refused to recant.
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The History Guide: The Impact of Luther and the Radical Reformation

For Students 9th - 10th
Review history with this site to see how Luther attracted a following to form Lutheranism. Learn how Luther's teaching came at the right time and made people leave the Roman Church. Understand that Luther preached peace and didn't...
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee

For Students 9th - 10th
This ibiblio.org site gives the six-year history of this college based group that supported the civil rights movement and tells of its nonviolent philosophy.
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Folger Shakespeare Library

Folger Shakespeare Library: Folger Exhibitions: Elizabeth I, Then and Now

For Students 9th - 10th
Tour artifacts from the Folger Shakespeare Library that tell story of Elizabeth's life, times, and reign.
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Queen Elizabeth I: Semper Eadem Always the Same

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Queen Elizabeth I's (1533-1603) tumultuous life, examine portraits of the time period and read primary source documents.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Martin Luther (1483 1546)

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent biography of Martin Luther, concentrating on his philosophy and the background from which his ideas were obtained.
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Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: Europe in the Age of Religious Wars, 1560 1715

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand what occurred to begin and the end the Thirty Years' War in Europe with this lecture. Explore the different battles and treaties that went along with this time of unrest in Europe because of the religious indifference. Also...
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The Anabaptists

For Students 9th - 10th
The Hall of Church History describes the Anabaptists and their belifs. Watch out for religious bias in this site. Includes links to other sites relating to Anabaptists.
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Anabaptists: Separate by Choice , Marginal by Force

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough essay covering all aspects of the beliefs and history of Anabaptists, a religious group that "evolved in a time of social and religious chaos."
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Eye Witness to History: The Spanish Massacre: The French in Florida, 1565

For Students 9th - 10th
An eyewitness account of the massacre of French Huguenots who were massacred by the Spanish commander, Pedro Menendez, near their settlement, Fort Caroline.
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BBC

Bbc: History: Tudors: Henry Viii: Majesty With Menace

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about "Bluff King Hal" and his six wives in this essay about Henry VIII, England's Renaissance king who presided over the foundation of the Church of England in seeking to annul his marriage and achieve a male heir. Archived.
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Tudor History: Mary I

For Students 9th - 10th
Tudor History offers a brief biography of Mary I, the first child of Henry VIII, who reigned as Queen of England from 1553-1558.
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Tudor History: Henry Viii

For Students 9th - 10th
Tudor History offers a brief biography with links to a gallery of images of Henry VIII. Content also includes a wealth of information regarding the six wives of Henry VIII.
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The Newberry Library

Newberry Library: Library Exhibit: Outspoken: Chicago's Free Speech Tradition

For Students 9th - 10th
A virtual library exhibit about free speech, focusing on the principles that unite Americans and the conflicts that divide them.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Hans Holbein the Younger

For Students 9th - 10th
Hans Holbein the Younger was born in Augsburg, Bavaria; He trained with his father, Hans Holbein the Elder, who operated a successful workshop. In 1515, he moved to Basel, where he worked for a circle of intellectuals and their printers....
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Khan Academy: Pre Colonization European Society

For Students 9th - 10th
The Church, disease, and large urban centers dictated societal structure in European societies before the colonization of the New World. Read more about Europe during the Middle Ages.
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John Knox 1514 1572

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of John Knox, and a look at his role in the Protestant Reformation. This site also includes anecdotes from his life.
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Believe: Lutheranism General Information

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a great description of Lutheranism and perfect to start researching the denomination. It includes sections on their doctrine of faith, history, and evolution from the Protestant Reformation. There is a more detailed description...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Luteran Religion

For Students 9th - 10th
A long and detailed description of Lutheran Religion Gives a long history of the evolution of Lutheran Religion from the time of the Protestant Reformation. Includes information on the Lutheran Churches today, their beliefs, and their...

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