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...
W. W. Norton
Norton Anthology: 17th Century British Literature
Delve into the world of 17th century British literature to find out what makes this period in history so unique. This overview gives a comprehensive look at the work of the era.
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Folger Shakespeare Library
Folger Shakespeare Library: Shakespeare for Kids: Love and Friendship [Pdf]
Learn how love and friendship were expressed in seventeenth-century England, then try your hand at creating similar lines using the conventions of the seventeenth century.
Digital History
Digital History: Explorations: The Puritans
No group has played a more pivotal role in shaping American values than the New England Puritans. The seventeenth-century Puritans contributed to our country's sense of mission, its work ethic, and its moral sensibility. Today, eight...
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Colonial House: For Teachers: 'Tis a Very Dirty Manner of Life
Interactive adjunct to the popular PBS series Colonial House, which follows the efforts of modern-day families attempting to live as early colonists in seventeenth-century Maine, focuses on the language and expressions common to that...
Syracuse University
Syracuse University: Map of New England, 17th Century
A map that shows the seventeenth-century migration routes of the Puritans from England to New England. Early population centers are designated as well as some interregional migrations.
Washington State University
Washington State University: Literary Movements: Salem Witch Trials
A survey of the Salem Witch Trials as well as its background in seventeenth-century colonial New England. Includes descriptions of the accused and analysis of the reasons for the outbreak of witchcraft accusations, a bibliography,...
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: Anglo India After Clive's Departure , 1760
A map of the eastern coast of India showing the Anglo-India (East India Company) possessions after Robert Clive's departure in 1760. The map is color-coded to show the extent of the British territories at the time, and shows the...
Curated OER
Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Connecticut: Stanley Whitman House
Classic seventeenth century New England saltbox.