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Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: The Protestant Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
History Guide provides a lecture on the Protestant Reformation during the European Renaissance.
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The Collegiate Reformed Protestant Dutch Church

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provies the viewer with the history and evolution of what has been purported to be the oldest Protestant body in America with continuous ministry. An interesting point to note is that this body has ministered under three...
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Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: The Impact of Luther and the Radical Reformation

For Students 9th - 10th
Review history with this site to see how Luther attracted a following to form Lutheranism. Learn how Luther's teaching came at the right time and made people leave the Roman Church. Understand that Luther preached peace and didn't...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Reformation in Germany

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief explanation of the Reformation along with pictures of significant manuscripts and letters of the reformers from the Treasures of Saxon State Library at the Library of Congress.
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The Anabaptists

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Reformed.org: John Knox: The Years of Preparation

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a rather thorough overview of the life of preparation for John Knox for the tremendous task which lay ahead. Knox's life was filled with the bittersweet flavoring of discipleship, required of all that take a stand for the...
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OpenStax

Open Stax: The Townshend Acts and Colonial Protest

For Students 11th - 12th
From a chapter on "Imperial Reforms and Colonial Protests," this section of the chapter describes the purpose of the 1767 Townshend Acts and explains why many colonists protested the acts and the consequences of their actions.
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Confronting the National Debt: Aftermath of the French and Indian War

For Students 11th - 12th
This section of a chapter on "Imperial Reforms and Colonial Protests" discusses the status of Great Britain's North American colonies in the years directly following the French and Indian War, describes the size and scope of the British...
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Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: Europe in the Age of Religious Wars, 1560 1715

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand what occurred to begin and the end the Thirty Years' War in Europe with this lecture. Explore the different battles and treaties that went along with this time of unrest in Europe because of the religious indifference. Also...
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Reformed.org: John Knox: The Watchman of Scotland

For Students 9th - 10th
History of the Presbyterian Church presents a profile of its founding father, including an examination of his theological writings.
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Constitutional Rights Foundation

Constitutional Rights Foundation: Queen Elizabeth I: Religion and State [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Article on Queen Elizabeth I and the obstacles she faced as she tried to establish an official English Protestant church. Part of a three article series on Making a Difference. Includes questions for discussion and small group activity.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Martin Luther (1483 1546)

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent biography of Martin Luther, concentrating on his philosophy and the background from which his ideas were obtained.
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Tudor History: Henry Viii

For Students 9th - 10th
Tudor History offers a brief biography with links to a gallery of images of Henry VIII. Content also includes a wealth of information regarding the six wives of Henry VIII.
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The Newberry Library

Newberry Library: Library Exhibit: Outspoken: Chicago's Free Speech Tradition

For Students 9th - 10th
A virtual library exhibit about free speech, focusing on the principles that unite Americans and the conflicts that divide them.
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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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Models for Reformation: John Knox (1505 1572)

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Mennonite Encyclopedia: Menno Simons

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed biography of the famous Anabaptist leader of the Low Countries during the 16th century. Give details on his life and beliefs.
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Black Past

Black Past: Barnett, Ida Wells

For Students 9th - 10th
This biography details the life and journalistic career of African American women's rights activist Ida B. Wells Barnett.
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Gospel Tract and Bible Society: Menno Simonsz

For Students 9th - 10th
A short biography of Menno Simonsz, considered by many to be the founder of the Mennonite movement in Europe during the 16th century. Includes a picture of the religious leader.