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Bloody Mary – Counter Reformation

For Students 7th - 12th
For this British history study guide worksheet, students explore the life of Mary I and read about the Counter Reformation. Students read 7 sections of information and examine photographs.
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Past Presence

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine British Black History. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to research the history of Blacks in Great Britain. Several lesson enhancement ideas are included.
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Complete the Family Tree

For Students 6th - 7th
In this English royalty worksheet, students complete a family tree with members of the family that begins with Henry VII and Elizabeth of York.
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Reformation Crossword

For Students 7th - 12th
In this Reformation crossword puzzle worksheet, students use the 12 clues to identify the correct words and names that will solve the crossword puzzle.
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You Either Know it or You Don't 6

For Students 6th - 10th
In this Internet research skills instructional activity, student respond to 15 short answer trivia questions. Students may use reference sources if they don't know the answers.
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English History: Katharine of Aragon

For Students 9th - 10th
Two brief accounts of the life of Katharine of Aragon, Henry VIII's first wife from English History. Site also includes letters written by Katharine.
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Catherine of Aragon

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of Catherine of Aragon.
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Tudor History: The Six Wives of Henry Viii

For Students 9th - 10th
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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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: The Six Wives of King Henry Viii: Portrait of a King

For Students 9th - 10th
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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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: The Six Wives of Henry Viii

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Portrait of Katharine of Aragon by Michael Sittow, C1502

For Students 9th - 10th
Two brief accounts of the life of Katharine of Aragon, Henry VIII's first wife from English History. Site also includes letters written by Katharine.
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English history.net: The Six Wives of Henry Viii

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Tudor History: Mary I

For Students 9th - 10th
Tudor History offers a brief biography of Mary I, the first child of Henry VIII, who reigned as Queen of England from 1553-1558.
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Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Letter on Henry Divorce 1533

For Students 9th - 10th
A letter by Thomas Cranmer on Henry VIII's divorce, written in 1533 as a firsthand account of Henry's activity.
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Royal Household

The British Monarchy: Royal Encyclopaedia: Henry Viii (R. 1509 1547)

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Web Gallery of Art: Portrait of Catherine of Aragon

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Portrait of Catherine of Aragon", created by Lucas Horenbout from 1525-27 (Vellum, diameter 3,8 cm).
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BBC

Bbc: History: Tudors: Henry Viii: Majesty With Menace

For Students 9th - 10th
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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English History's Mary Tudor (Mary I)

For Students 9th - 10th
An outline of Mary I's (Henry VIII's first daughter) life divided into 3 sections: her time as princess, her reign as queen, and her marriage to Phillip II of Spain.
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Britannia History: Henry Viii

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Archbishop Thomas Cranmer

For Students 9th - 10th
Thomas Cranmer (2 July 1489 - 21 March 1556) was a leader of the English Reformation and Archbishop of Canterbury during the reigns of Henry VIII and Edward VI. He helped build a favourable case for Henry's divorce from Catherine of...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Thomas Cranmer

For Students 9th - 10th
Thomas Cranmer (2 July 1489 - 21 March 1556) was a leader of the English Reformation and Archbishop of Canterbury during the reigns of Henry VIII and Edward VI. He helped build a favourable case for Henry's divorce from Catherine of...