Exploring Ancient World Cultures
Exploring Ancient World Cultures: The Magna Carta
This site from the University of Evansville provides a full translation (from the original Latin) of the Magna Carta.
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Historic Royal Palaces: Discover the Palaces: Hampton Court Palace
Learn about the place of Hampton Court Palace in English history and its rise to greatness as a Tudor favorite.
PBS
Pbs: Timeline of the Revolution
A timeline beginning at the ascension of King George of England in 1760 and ending at the passing of the US Bill of Rights, is brief but informative. A Revolutionary War game, as well as other educational sites are available.
PBS
Revolution: Rough Draft of the Declaration of Independence
Read the original rough draft written by Thomas Jefferson declaring independence from England. In his rough draft he railed against King George III for creating ans sustaining slave trade. It was this phrase which the delegates of the...
Yale University
Journals of the Continental Congress 1774 1789
Selected documents written by the Continental Congress in the late eighteenth century. Covers actions passed and resolved on preparation for war with Britain, George Washington's appointment as Commander-in-Chief, Articles of War against...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Henry the First
Henry I (c. 1068/1069 - 1 December 1135) was the fourth son of William I the Conqueror, the first King of England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. He succeeded his elder brother William II as King of England in 1100 and defeated his...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Henry Ii
Henry II of England (5 March 1133 - 6 July 1189) ruled as King of England (1154-1189). Henry was the first of the House of Plantagenet to rule England and was the great-grandson of William the Conqueror. Like his grandfather, Henry I of...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Edward Ii
Edward II, (April 25, 1284 - September 21, 1327?) of Caernarfon, was King of England from 1307 until he was deposed in January 1327. His tendency to ignore his nobility in favour of low-born favourites led to constant political unrest...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: William the Conqueror
William the Conqueror (1066-1087), as represented on his seal. Although William really ruled 'as king by the edge of the sword,' he preferred to base his title on the promise of Edward the Confessor rather than on force of arms; and he...
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Etc: Clip Art Etc: Edward Vi. Writing His Journal
Edward VI became King of England and Ireland on January 28, 1547, at just nine years of age. Edward, the son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour, was the third monarch of the Tudor dynasty and England's first ruler who was Protestant at the...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Henry Iii
Henry III (1 October 1207 - 16 November 1272) was the son and successor of John "Lackland" as King of England, reigning for fifty-six years from 1216 to his death. Despite his long reign, his personal accomplishments were slim and he was...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: William Iii
William III of England. He was the King of England between 1689 and 1702.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: William Rufus
William II (c. 1056 - 2 August 1100), the third son of William I of England (William the Conqueror), was King of England from 1087 until 1100, with powers also over Normandy, and influence in Scotland. He was less successful in extending...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Philip Ii
The King of Spain from 1556 to 1598, and King of England while married to Mary I from 1554 to 1558.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Charles I
The King of England, Scotland and Ireland from 1625 to 1649.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Charles I
The King of England from 1625 to 1649.
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Etc: Clip Art Etc: Charles I Attended by the Marquis of Hamilton
Charles the I was king of England, Scotland and Ireland until he was executed in 1649.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Charles Ii
Charles II (Charles Stuart; 29 May 1630 - 6 February 1685) was the King of England, Scotland, and Ireland.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Charles Ii
The king of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1660 to 1665.