National Archives (UK)
British National Archives: Civil War
Find out about the conflict involving King Charles I, Parliament, the people and Oliver Cromwell.
Cosmo Learning
Cosmo Learning: World Revolutions
Consisting of twenty-six video lectures taught by Professor Thomas O'Brien, this course focuses on the causes and effects of modern revolutions from the English Civil War of the 17th century to the Iranian Revolution at the end of the...
Other
Cambridge University Library: Cromwell: 1599 1999: 400th Anniversary
Biographical and historical account of Oliver Cromwell, English military and political leader, who led forces against Charles I during the English Civil War. Click on the links in the side-bar to access all materials.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: 17th Century British Literature Seventeenth Century England
This lesson provides background on Seventeenth Century England including the English Civil War and tensions of the century. It features links to a vocabulary list of terms of the century, "Seventeen Century Tensions," and an assignment...
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: The Turbulent 17th Century
The 17th century was a time of great political and social turmoil in England, marked by civil war and regicide. This article introduces the key events of this period, from the coronation of Charles I to the Glorious Revolution more than...
University of Massachusetts
Charles I, Parliament, and the English Civil War
This site provides information on Charles I of England's involvement in the English Civil War, and how he became a prisoner of the parliament.
The National Gallery (UK)
National Gallery, London: Ite About 'And When Did You Last See Your Father?'
Discover this painting by William Frederick Yeames. It has a unique narrative about the English Civil War. Also included is a special feature that allows you to get a zoomed in look at the painting. There is also a lesson plan in which...
BBC
Bbc History: British History: Civil War: Wren and Saint Paul's Cathedral
Drawings of and background information on the designs, by English architect Christopher Wren, for rebuilding Saint Paul's after the Great Fire destroyed the existing structure (Old Saint Paul's) in 1666.
BBC
Bbc History: British History: Civil War: Personality and Politics of Charles I
The author discusses how Charles I, at least in part, brought about his own defeat because he allowed his personality to have too much influence on the manner in which he ruled England. Archived.
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: Andrew Marvell and Politics
Andrew Marvell was a poet, but he was also a politician and a civil servant at a time of tremendous upheaval. This article investigates how Marvell and his writing negotiated the civil wars, Oliver Cromwell's government, and the...
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: The Enlightenment
The Enlightenment's emphasis on reason shaped philosophical, political, and scientific discourse from the late 17th to the early 19th century. This article traces the Enlightenment back to its roots in the aftermath of the Civil War, and...
University of Oregon
Mapping History: American History
Interactive and animated maps and timelines of historical events and time periods in American history from pre-European times until post-World War II.
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: England and Wales at the Outbreak of the English Civil War, 1642
A map of England and Wales at the outbreak of the English Civil War (1642-1651). The map is color-coded to show the districts and places controlled by the King Charles I of England in pink and those controlled by Parliament in Yellow.
University of Oregon
Mapping History Project: Slavery in the American South: 1790 1860
Watch this interactive map to see the spread and concentration of slavery in the South from 1790 to the eve of the Civil War Click on the map to begin. The timeline at the bottom indicates the year. Be sure to access the key. Shockwave...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source: The Life of a Slave Girl by Harriet Jacobs
This collection uses primary sources to explore Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl by Harriet Jacobs.
US Department of State
Bureau of International Information Programs: History Outline: Sectionalism
Article reviews several conditions of American society that sowed the seeds of civil war, particularly slavery and sectional conflict.
TES Global
Tes: Romeo & Juliet 2006 Article: "Civil Blood"
[Free Registration/Login Required] This article "Civil Blood: Why Are the Capulets and Montagues at War?" by Carol Chillington Rutter, Professor of English Literature at Warwick University, discusses the themes of violence and love in...
BBC
Bbc: History: Monarchs and Leaders: Oliver Cromwell
A 5-page biography on Oliver Cromwell describes his involvement with the British Parliament and his objection to the rule of Charles I, his involvement in the English Revolution, and his time as Lord Protector over Britain. Archived.
Oregon State University
A Brief Life of Thomas Hobbes, 1588 1679
This article surveys the life and work of the English philosopher John Hobbes (1588-1679).
US Department of State
U.s. Department of State: Decades of Change: 1960 1980
Summary of the rise of cultural and ethnic pluralism that took place in America between 1960 -1980 causing major social change. Included were such movements as civil rights, women, Latino, Native-American, counterculture,...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Middle Ages for Kids: Wars of the Roses
Students explore the civil war between the English houses of York and Lancaster known as War of the Roses on this site.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies
A fantastic resource where you can find biographies of historical figures. You can search by the person's name or by topics, such as Presidents, United States Leaders, Scientists, Inventors, Humanitarians, Explorers and Pioneers,...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Louisa May Alcott
Delve into the writing of Louisa May Alcott when you check out this resource. This site features links to lesson plans and activities for "Little Women" along with biographical information on Alcott.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Richard Peck
What do you know about Richard Peck's life and work as an author? Use this informative site to learn more about this young adult author and to find resources for lesson plans.