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Why did Henry VIII marry six times?
Why did Henry VIII have 6 wives? This presentation provides some insight into the royal brain of a man in need of a male heir to the throne. Talk about drama!
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Who Were Henry VIII's Wives?
Two Annes, three Catherines, and a Jane: these were the wives of King Henry VIII. This assignment based activity shows each wife, then poses an assignment for learners to complete. They must make a poster of one Queen, giving her name,...
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Henry VIII Quiz
Quiz your kids with a PowerPoint! They can work together or on their own to answer ten thought-provoking questions about King Henry VIII and his six unlucky wives. Answers are provided. Make quiz time fun and turn this presentation into...
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Tudor Millionaire
Who were the Tudors? If your class knows about the wives, kings, and queens of this ruling family, they'll love playing this history review game. Young historians answer twelve questions about the Tudors reign.
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Henry VIII (1509-47 AD)
In this English history worksheet, middle schoolers investigate the life of King Henry VIII by reading a six paragraph biography and answering four short answer questions about it.
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The Tudor Monarchs
In this Tudor monarchs study guide worksheet, students uncover details about Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI, Lady Jane Grey, and Queens Mary and Elizabeth during this period of British history.
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Six Wives of Henry VIII Crossword
In this crossword puzzle activity, learners read the clues related to the wives of Henry VIII. Students then complete the puzzle with 13 words.
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English History: Katharine Parr
Two brief accounts of the life of the sixth wife of Henry VIII, Katharine Parr from EnglishHistory.net. There are also images of her and letters that she wrote.
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Wnet: Thirteen: The Six Wives of Henry Viii
PBS series about Henry's six wives, which originally aired in 2003, tells each wife's story in her own words. Includes background information about each woman, why she was chosen to be queen, her role as queen, her struggles with her...
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Wnet: Thirteen: The Six Wives of King Henry Viii: Portrait of a King
Have you ever wondered why King Henry VIII had six wives, why he looked the way he did, or what things he liked to do? Explore this site and learn all about King Henry VIII from clothes to power to love.
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Bbc: History: Tudors: Henry Viii: Majesty With Menace
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: The Six Wives of Henry Viii
Interesting information provided about the six wives of Henry VIII. Click on each wife for extended information about their lives, their relationship with Henry, and their deaths. Includes links to other sites as well.
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English history.net: The Six Wives of Henry Viii
If you're looking for a good resource on the six wives of Henry VIII, then you've found the right place. This site presents detailed biographies on each of Henry's wives plus links to other resourceful information.