George IV or George Augustus Frederick (12 August 1762 - 26 June 1830) was king of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and Hanover from 29 January 1820 until his death. He had earlier served as The Prince Regent when his...

The King of Great Britain and King of Ireland until their union in 1801. He continued his reign over the two countries until his death in 1820.

George IV (George Augustus Frederick; 12 August 1762 - 26 June 1830) was king of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and Hanover from 29 January 1820 until his death.

This is a short biography of George Calvert leading up to his coming to America.

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) provides biographies of all 55 delegates to the Constitutional Convention.

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,...

This section on the life and times of Shakespeare addresses the stories behind his 'histories'.

A detailed account of the history of African Americans is presented in this article. Divided by main topics or periods of time, the coming of slavery to America is the first focus. Followed by plantation life and escapes to freedom and...

This website looks at military explorers from Lewis and Clark (1804) to George Custer (1874).

The American Brewery History homepage discusses the beer industry in American and the role of German-American brewers. Numerous articles on famous beer towns like St. Louis and Milwaukee. Info on famous brewers Busch and Miller, and even...

ESPN article discussing legendary baseball celebrity, Babe Ruth, who as a home run king was a popular sports icon known throughout the world.

The National Archives and Records Administration provides a lesson plan on the American Revolution. Content includes excellent historical background, as well as several primary source documents, pictures, and engravings detailing various...

This website provides "a copy of the original [Georgia] charter in the British Public Record Office."

An explanation of the cause and effects of the Proclamation of 1763 along with the original text itself.

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,...

This site from EdChange.org gives the speeches of many American speakers on various topics related to social justice.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Print worksheets from biographies and autobiographies from famous people such as Sally Ride, Clara Barton, Abraham Lincoln, Francis Scott Key, Alexander the Great and many more.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage shares facts about famous African American leaders. This passage reinforces essential reading comprehension skills. Opportunities for vocabulary acquisition are also...

Chart providing the names, ranks, and service dates of those who led British forces in World War I. Includes link to further information on George V (King from 1910-1936), Prime Ministers Herbert Henry Asquith and David Lloyd George,...

An image of "George II King of England", created by Louis-Francois Roubiliacz (Marble, height 79 cm).

[Free Registration/Login Required] Using this flipchart you will be able to teach about Abraham Lincoln, Betsy Ross, George Washington, Pocahontas, Martin Luther King, Jr., and President's Day.

Read about how a fight for global domination between France and England resulted in the Seven Years' War, including the French and Indian War. See how the wars brought about great debts and strange alliances.

Kids learn about The Treaty of Paris; the final end to the American Revolutionary War.

This site describes events causing the Seven Years' War, which resulted mainly from quarrels over trading rights in the Ohio Valley. It goes on to briefly describe the series of four wars fought between the French and the British.