Curated OER
A Songwriter Not Silenced - Lesson 2
Pupils discuss how a musician's message can influence society and government. They debate if political viewpoints should be publicized in music.
TES Global
Tes: Introduction to the War of the Roses
[Free Registration/Login Required] This resource focuses on the succession to the throne from Richard II to Henry VII.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Wars of the Roses in the Middle Ages
History Questions: Wars of the Roses Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Ducksters
Ducksters: Middle Ages for Kids: Wars of the Roses
Students explore the civil war between the English houses of York and Lancaster known as War of the Roses on this site.
BBC
Bbc History: British History: Middle Ages: Reign of Richard Ii, 1377 to 1399
Richard II of England reigned in a time of restive change brought on by Black Death. His personal view of kingship and his military decisions are highlighted as significant factors in his loss of the throne. The author offers the opinion...
Other
Henry the Seventh: King of England, First of the Tudors
A brief biography of Henry VII of England, the first king of the the English Tudor line. Henry ascended to the throne after defeating Richard III on the battlefield at Bosworth Field.
Other
Blue Shoe Guide: The Nineteenth Amendment & the War of the Roses
This site provides historical and biographical information about the fight in Tennessee to ratify the 19th Amendment.
Curated OER
Etc: England During the Wars of the Roses, 1455 1485
A map of England during the Wars of the Roses (1453-1487), a civil war between the House of Lancaster (Red Rose) and the House of York (White Rose) for the throne of England. The ultimate Lancaster victory led to the Tudor Dynasty. The...
Curated OER
Etc: The Battlefields of the War of the Roses, 1455 1485
Map showing the Battlefields of the War of the Roses, 1455-1485.
The History Place
The History Place:memories of the White Rose Wwii
This site has the story of an anti-Nazi resistance movement in Germany during World War 2 written by one of the participants. Includes primary documents on the trials held after their capture.
TES Global
Tes: "Mystery: What Happened to the Princes in the Tower?" Booklet
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students are asked to solve the mystery of what became of the two princes, Edward and Richard, who were sent to the Tower of London when their father died. Edward was in line to become king. Can you...
Birmingham Museums Trust (UK)
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery: The Tudors
A look into life in England, Wales, and Ireland during the rule of the Tudor family. Website includes PowerPoints about the War of the Roses, Aston Halls, and the Tudors family tree.
Folger Shakespeare Library
Folger Shakespeare Library: Study Guide: Henry Iv, Part One
A teaching guide for 1 Henry IV by Shakespeare. Includes plot synopsis, analysis of the main themes in the play, historical context, activities, and discussion questions, as well as a fifteen-minute condensed version of the play for...
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: Intelligence in the Civil War [Pdf]
A multi-topic look at intelligence gathering, the tools used, and the people involved in both the North and the South during the Civil War. Comprehensive, interesting coverage from the CIA.
A&E Television
Secret Agents in Hoop Skirts: Women Spies of the Civil War
Find out more about Rose O'Neal Greenhow and three other female informants who played a significant role in America's bloodiest conflict, the Civil War.
PBS
Pbs: The War: At Home
From the extensive PBS site accompanying Ken Burns' The War, read about America at home during World War II. Read about war mobilization, censorship, how families dealt with the war, and the abrogation of civil rights as Japanese...
US Holocaust Memorial Museum
U.s. Holocaust Memorial Museum: White Rose
A brief history of "The White Rose," a student resistance group in Germany during World War II.
University of Victoria (Canada)
Shakespeare's Life and Times: History and Politics
This section on the life and times of Shakespeare addresses the stories behind his 'histories'.
Ibis Communications
Eyewitness to History: Tokyo Rose
Students investigate ?Tokyo Rose? the name given by American GIs to nearly a dozen women of American descent who broadcasted propaganda for the Japanese during World War II. The resource consists of an audio clip of Tokyo Rose broadcasts...
Other
Signal Corps Association: Espionage in the Civil War
Read about the murky underground stories of espionage on both sides of the Civil War. The spies were often eccentric, and the raiders ruthless.
Library of Congress
Loc: Band Music From the Civil War Era
Explore band music from the Civil War Period at The Library of Congress website.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Outdoor Girls at Wild Rose Lodge by Laura Lee Hope
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. One work is The Outdoor Girls at Wild Rose Lodge, a book from the early 1900's series, "The Outdoor Girls." This portion of the series was written by Laura Lee Hope.
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Play Hard, Play Fast, Play Ball!
In the years following World War 11, the story of Nova Scotia's most exciting baseball league is profiled. Communities that played and players who rose to major league status are reviewed. The exhibit includes archival photographs and...
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Play Hard, Play Fast, Play Ball!
In the years following World War 11, the story of Nova Scotia's most exciting baseball league is profiled. Communities that played and players who rose to major league status are reviewed. The exhibit includes archival photographs and...