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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Kamakura Shogunate

For Students 9th - 10th
The Kamakura Shogunate was a feudal military dictatorship ruled by the shoguns of the Minamoto family from 1185 to 1333 AD. The article gives information on Minamoto no Yoritomo's proclamation as shogun of the Kamakura Dynasty, his wife...
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The History Cat

The History Cat: The Black Death

For Students 9th - 10th
The story of how the Black Plague killed hundreds of millions during the Middle Ages, of how it spread, of attempts to cure it, of life during the Plague, the breakdown of society, religious interpretations, ethnic conflict, and a...
Article
A&E Television

History.com: Po'pay: The Little Known Pueblo Hero Who Led the First American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Nearly 100 years before the American Revolution, another war of independence took place on American soil -- against Spanish colonizers. Coordinated by Tewa leader Po'Pay, the Pueblo Revolt of 1680 saved Indigenous cultures from...
Primary
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Grant of Tax Liberties to London

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents the original text of a negotiated system of taxation between the city of London and King Henry I.
Primary
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Grant of Land for Gild Hall of St. Omer

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents the original text of a grant by a local lord to township in order to build a guild hall for commercial transactions.
Unit Plan
National Archives (UK)

National Archives Learning Curve: Snapshot: Domesday Book

For Students 9th - 10th
A history lesson examines the question, "What Can We Learn About the 11th Century" based on the Domesday Book. Background information and teacher notes included.
Primary
This Nation

This nation.com: Magna Carta

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides the full text (as translated from the Latin) of the Magna Carta, signed by King John of England, June 15, 1215.
Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: The Emergence of Europe 500 1300

For Students 9th - 10th
Enhance your learning of European history with the materials provided in this online course. Include suggested readings, assignments, and exam questions.
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American Forum for Global Education

American Forum for Global Education: The Mongol War Machine

For Students 9th - 10th
Discussion of the reasons for the success of the Mongol armies.
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University of Calgary

University of Calgary: Chivalry

For Students 9th - 10th
A concise overview of the practice of chivalry towards the end of the middle ages.
Website
Other

The Florence Art Guide: The Florentine Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
Article describing the various governmental systems prominant in Florence from 1075 to the 14th Century.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Burundi: History

For Students 9th - 10th
The history of Burundi parallels that of Rwandi, its close neighbor with a similar ethnic make-up. Read about the civil war and its aftermath. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Rwanda: History

For Students 9th - 10th
Rwanda has suffered the horror of genocide. Read how this has affected the country and how the country is recovering from its recent history. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Unit Plan
Other

Northern Fortress

For Students 9th - 10th
A great description, history, maps, photos, and reviews of the northwestern fortresses of Finland and Russia. Many of these fortresses or castles date to the 12th and 13th centuries.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Renaissance: Plague Begins

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the society of the Middle ages and the effect of the Plague on these societies of the Renaissance.
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BBC

Bbc History: British History: Middle Ages: Henry Ii: An Imperialist King?

For Students 9th - 10th
An article about Henry's attempts to partition Ireland and his relationship with other parts of Britain and France. Archived.
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The History Cat

The History Cat: Samurai Japan

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the culture and traditions of the samurai in medieval Japan.
Website
Lin and Don Donn

Mr. Donn: Social Studies: Lesson Plans

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is a teacher-created collection of social studies lesson plans on world history. Lessons cover ancient history up to the present day.
PPT
Tom Richey

Tom Richey: Foundations of Absolutism

For Students 9th - 10th
Who were the Absolutists? What did they want? When did they want it? Utilize this thorough slideshow that walks through the period of Absolutism.
Interactive
Other

Conqueror

For Students 9th - 10th
Conqueror is a multiplayer strategy game that takes place on a map of medieval Europe at the end of the first millennium. A player takes control of a certain nation based on the European map and plays against either Al or other players...
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: The Middle Ages Introduction to the Middle Ages

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text introducing the Middle Ages. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Boise State University

Boise State University: Medieval Society Serfdom

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from the Boise State University focuses on serfdom and its practice during the Middle Ages in Europe.
Unit Plan
Penguin Publishing

Penguin Random House: "The Door in the Wall" Teacher Guide

For Teachers 6th - 8th
"The Door in the Wall" Teacher guide includes brief synopsis, author biographical sketch. list of themes, and ideas for interdisciplinary connections.
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Pre Colonization European Society

For Students 9th - 10th
The Church, disease, and large urban centers dictated societal structure in European societies before the colonization of the New World. Read more about Europe during the Middle Ages.

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