iCivics
I Civics: Rule by One
Why has monarchy been one of the most common forms of government throughout history? In this instructional activity, students explore the advantages and disadvantages of monarchial rule and consider how rule by one came to reign.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Swaziland: History
A history of Swaziland from the 1700's to current times. Find out about its independence, monarchy, and current state of affairs. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Library of Congress
Loc: The Path to Royal Absolutism
The Library of Congress presents the "Political and cultural history of France from 1498 to 1661" France's Renaissance, eight civil wars, and the Bourbons. Also click on "The Rise and Fall of the Absolute Monarchy," for history from the...
US National Archives
Nara: Teaching With Documents: 1897 Petition Against the Annexation of Hawaii
A great lesson plan using primary source materials to examine the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy and the subsequent annexation of Hawaii to the United States. Find the background information, documents, suggested teaching activities,...
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Hawaii's Last Queen
As part of a PBS American Experience film about Queen Liliuokalani and the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy, this brief overview gives personal information about the queen and explains her attempts at protecting her country. Included...
Wikimedia
W Ikipedia: King Juan Carlos I
Basic information about the Spanish King and the Spanish monarchy.
Other
Hawaiian Kingdom: System of Government
As one of forty Constitutional Monarchies in the world, the Hawaiian Kingdom government is made up of many institutions. Here you can learn all about how the government works and the responsibilities of each individual part.
Other
Historical Atlas of the 20th Century: Types of Governments
This site takes a look at a wide range of government types. Investigates democracies, communist states, authoritarian regimes, absolute monarchies, and more. Detailed, time-stamped charts and maps are also included.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Thailand: Government
Thailand is a constitutional monarchy , but the king has little power. Find out how the government works in this current article based on information from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
BBC
Bbc: Nepal's Attention Turns to King
An April 1, 2007 examination of the new multi-party parliament in Nepal that includes the previously outlawed Maoists and the future of the nation as a monarchy.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Monaco
The BBC features an overview on the constitutional monarchy of Monaco including key facts, historical background, information on political leaders and the news media, and a timeline of key events. Also provides links to recent news...
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Ancient Greek Government
Describes the diversity of governments in ancient Greece and the four main types that existed - democracy, monarchy, oligarchy, and tyranny.
iCivics
I Civics: Rule by One
In this lesson, students explore the advantages and disadvantages of monarchy and take a look at the roles power, authority, legitimacy, and sovereignty have played in its long-standing history.
Royal Household
The British Monarchy: Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth Ii
Part of an official website devoted to the House of Windsor, this page features a biographical note about Queen Elizabeth II and her current official photographic portrait.
Other
Hawai'i Independent & Sovereign: The Overthrow of the Monarchy
An article from the in-flight magazine of Aloha Airlines relates the history of the events that led to the annexation of Hawaii in the 1890s.
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).
Royal Household
The British Monarchy: Buckingham Palace
Read about where British royalty have been living since the 1800s.
Royal Household
The British Monarchy: Royal Encyclopaedia: Henry Viii (R. 1509 1547)
This resource provides information on the life and rule of King Henry VIII. Discusses his many marriages and desire for a male heir which led to the Protestant Reformation.
BBC
Bbc: Types of Government
Read the basic descriptions of different types of government including anarchy, capitalism, democracy, dictatorship, monarchy, and republic.
University of Groningen
American History: Presidents: Novariglus,february 6,1775
John Adams' response in this critical essay to the definition of the "British Empire", not an empire as other European monarchies, but a republic by constitution. Link to "Massachusettensis" for a Biography of Daniel Leonard.
Art Institute of Chicago
Art Institute of Chicago: Girodet Romantic Rebel
A wonderfully detailed exhibition site, developed by the Art Institute of Chicago, devoted to this gifted French painter, whose work is often viewed in opposition to the prevailing neoclassical style of his time. With a career that...
Other
Just France: History of France
A detailed text-based account of the history of France from earliest times to the present. Included in the history are Gaul, Roman Empire, Franks, Charlemagne, Joan of Arc, French monarchy, French Revolution, establishment of a Republic,...
British Library
British Library: Taking Liberties
A series of where-do-you-stand scenarios weighs the rights of citizens alongside issues of online censorship, freedom from want, the monarchy, voting restrictions for prisoners, and a host of contentious contemporary concerns among the...
C3 Teachers
C3 Teachers: Inquiries: Declaration of Independence
A learning module on the significance of a declaration of independence by a country. It includes several supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Students will...
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