Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Jerome: Against Vigilantius
Fordham University's Medieval Source Book is a collection of copy-permitted texts from the public domain related to medieval and Byzantine history. This site contains the full-text translation of a letter dictated by Joan of Arc to the...
University of New Brunswick (Canada)
The Winslow Papers
Edward Winslow was a community leader in the 13 Colonies when the American Revolution broke out. He helped lead the troops loyal to the king of England. Winslow and his compatriots eventually accepted defeat and decided to relocate to...
Other
Pilgrim Hall: King Philip's War
This site is nicely organized and describes the war's impact on the colonists as well as the Indians.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Edward the Confessor
History for Kids presents a history of Edward the Confessor, an Anglo-Saxon King of England, stepson of Canute the Great, and the last king from the House of Wessex. Site includes resources for teachers.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography: Henry Viii for Kids
Kids learn about the biography of Henry VIII, Renaissance king of England who split from the Catholic Church and was married six times on this site.
TES Global
Tes: The Tudors: Classroom Image Bank
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a collection of images of the kings and queens of the Tudor dynasty and a genealogy from Henry VIII. A notes page of objectives and uses for the resource is also provided.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Utopian Promise: Mary Rowlandson
After immigrating to the New England colonies, being captured by Wampanoag Indians, Puritan and author acclimates herself to the Native American culture as a form of survival and documents her time kept captive. See "Mary Rowlandson...
The History Place
The History Place: American Revolution: Prelude to Revolution
This site from The History Place offers a timeline of events of the Revolution. It offers information about England's involvement with the United States. Pictures are provided throughout along with links to additional information.
TES Global
Tes: James Stuart and Witchcraft
[Free Registration/Login Required] This lesson focuses on King James I and his belief in witchcraft. It includes information and activities about witches, conducting research about James's superstitions and his book Deamonologie, and...
Royal Household
The British Monarchy: Royal Encyclopaedia: The Stuarts
This provides information on the Stuart dynasty, which ruled the United Kingdom from 1603-1714, beginning with James I of England (James VI of Scotland).
Other
English History's Edward Vi
A history of the life of King Edward VI, son of Henry VII and Jane Seymour is provided.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: King James I
King James I of England
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Charter Granted to the Cambridge
This document presents the text of a charter granted to the citizens of Cambridge in 1201 by King John of England.
Hudson's Bay Company
Hudson's Bay Company: Calendar List
An interesting collection of portraits owned by the Hudson's Bay Company. The collection begins in 1670 and extends to 1914.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Chaucer: Letter to Pope About Thomas Becket's Death [Pdf]
This is a one-page PDF of a letter from William, archbishop of Sens, to the Pope, in relation to the death of Thomas Becket.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Grant of Tax Liberties to London
This resource presents the original text of a negotiated system of taxation between the city of London and King Henry I.
Other
Britannia History: Henry Viii
Describes Henry VIII's six wives including details of each of the marriages and the Church of England's break with the Roman Catholic Church. Brief description of the effect of his reign on England. Includes links to other sites on...
Britain Express
Britian Express: Anglo Saxon Life Kinship and Lordship
Explains the Anglo-Saxon's social obligation, the King's powers, the King and religion, Wergilds, and the women's role.
Other
British Civil Wars, Commonweath, and Protectorate: The Bishops' Wars
Describes in detail the conflict between England and Scotland that took place between 1639-1640.
Curated OER
Etc: Campaigns of Monmouth and the Prince of Orange in West England, 1685 1688
A map of southwestern England during the reign of King James II leading up to the Glorious Revolution (1688), and the ascension of William of Orange as King of England. During this period, two campaigns to usurp the throne took place in...
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Early American Trade With China: Emperor Quianlong's Response [Pdf]
In 1793, the King of England sent a mission under Lord Macartney to China to open regular diplomatic and commercial relations with China. The King instructed Macartney to deliver a letter tothe Emperor requesting, among other things,...
Sam Houston State University
Shsu: Town Charters
This resource gives some brief background information on town charters and excerpts from charters issued by kings in England.
Library of Congress
Loc: American Memory: Journals of the Continental Congress
From the Journals of the Continental Congress, dated July 4, 1776 in which students can read the exact words which were read to the delegates at the Continental Congress, listing the grievances against the King of England.
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: England After the Treaty of Chippenham, Ad 878
A map of England, Wales, and southern Scotland in AD 878 after the Treaty of Chippenham (also known as the Treaty of Wedmore) between King Alfred of the Anglo-Saxons and the Danish King Guthrum, which ended this period of Viking invasion...