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History's Heroes: Anne Askew (1521 1546)
This website explores the lives of heroic ordinary people who made their mark on history. Features illustrated story and timeline on Anne Askew, a Protestant heretic willing to die for her beliefs. Find out who she was, what she did, her...
PBS
Pbs: Martin Luther the Reluctant Revolutionary
Based on a PBS documentary on Martin Luther, this site describes the life of the great Protestant revolutionary. His efforts would change Medieval Europe as well as the dominance of the Catholic Church. Includes a fun interactive game...
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Believe: Ulrich Zwingli
Discusses the life and significance of Ulrich Zwingli and how he changed the views of the Protestants.
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Etc: Europe at the Time of the Reformation, 1517 1648
Map of Europe at the time of The Protestant Reformation movement from Martin Luther in 1517 to the Peace of Westphalia in 1648. Shows major cities of the time, major river ways, topography, political boundaries. This map illustrates the...
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Models for Reformation: John Knox (1505 1572)
This website gives a brief, biographical sketch of the life of Jonn Knox, Scottish clergyman, who set the tone for Reformation of the Church in the Renaissance Period. Knox was known, among other things, for his stand against the...
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The Anabaptists
The Hall of Church History describes the Anabaptists and their belifs. Watch out for religious bias in this site. Includes links to other sites relating to Anabaptists.
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Anabaptists: Separate by Choice , Marginal by Force
A thorough essay covering all aspects of the beliefs and history of Anabaptists, a religious group that "evolved in a time of social and religious chaos."
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John Knox 1514 1572
A brief biography of John Knox, and a look at his role in the Protestant Reformation. This site also includes anecdotes from his life.
BBC
Bbc: Hungarians Rise Up Against Soviet Rule
An excellent primary source article describing the Hungarian Revolution. Describes the causes of the revolt and how the protests turned violent. Site includes description offering a general context as well as related links.
Library of Congress
Loc: America as a Religious Refuge
One of the primary reasons for colonization of the New World was to escape European religious persecution. This site provides stories of religious nonconformists, militants, zealots, reformers, and the faithful.
Robert H. Sarkissian
Island of Freedom: Martin Luther
Excellent introduction to the exciting life and influential writings of Martin Luther. Article outlines the history of Luther's enormous contribution to the Protestant Reformation. Also briefly explains his central theological ideas.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: John Knox
This website, rom the Catholic Encyclopedia, describes the life and history of the Scottish preacher, John Knox. Includes his early life at Edinburgh, his geneology, and his ecclesiastical rise to prominence as a reformer. Knox was a...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Martin Luther
This site from the encyclopedia Wikipedia provides a biography on Martin Luther contains information on his 95 Theses, his being questioned as a heretic and his excommunication, and Luther's antisemitism. Also contains some quotes by...
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Aim: Trail of Broken Treaties 20 Point Position Paper
Original text of the plan for the reconstruction of Indian communities, developed by the American Indian Movement (AIM.)
National Archives (UK)
The National Archives: Henry Viii
This collection of records and primary source documents from the reign of Henry VIII show how Henry developed his own image to make himself seem even more powerful.
Luminarium
Luminarium: Henry Viii (1491 1547)
Part of a larger site on Renaissance literature contains links to many biographies of Henry VIII. Includes a compilation of works written by Henry VIII.
Luminarium
Luminarium: Elizabeth I (1533 1603)
Part of a larger site on Renaissance literature, this page contains quotes, Elizabeth's writings and speeches, a great biography, essays, articles, images, and more. Very helpful.
Stanford University
Sheg: Document Based History: Reading Like a Historian: The Puritans
[Free Registration/Login Required] Young scholars solve a problem surrounding a historical question by reading primary source documents. This historical inquiry lesson plan allows students to source, corroborate, and contextualize...
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St. Michael's Call: Exsurge Domine
This resource provides text written by Pope Leo X discussing his views on Martin Luther. Once you have come to the Papal Library you then need to locate "Leo X" in the first column. After you click on "Leo X" you you will be taken to a...
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Pbs News Hour Extra: Illegal Immigration Protest: Photograph
Color photograph of a protest against illegal immigration reform in Alabama.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Political and Social Unrest Escalates to Violence in Middle East
Revolutions calling for political reform spread throughout North Africa and the Middle East in 2011. Here is a report on early protests in Syria, Bahrain and Yemen. Many protests turned violent in the wake of suppression. (March 2011)
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Institutionalizing Religious Belief: The Benevolent Empire
Many social movements in the early 19th century had a religious foundation. Read about the Benevolent Empire, a loose coalition of Protestant denominations that addressed social issues of the time.
BBC
Bbc News: Us Immigrants Stage Boycott Day
Detailed report of the May 1, 2006 protest against immigration law reform. Immigrants across the United States boycotted work to show their worth to America's economy. Provides links to a collection of stories about the immigration debate.
PBS
Pbs Frontline: The Gate of Heavenly Peace
A companion website to the documentary about the protests at Tiananmen in 1989, and the resulting Beijing Massacre of June 4.
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