A thought-provoking resource explains the motives behind the Stamp Act, how it worked, and the colonists' reactions to the new tax. High school scholars also learn how the French and Indian War impacted the creation of the Stamp Act. 

Class members create a timeline of actions by both the British parliament and the colonists that led to the outbreak of the American Revolution. Groups use the provided Primary Source Analysis Tool to examine and evaluate materials to...

Whether you are teaching British Literature, British History, or are simply interested in the history of English politics, this presentation takes the viewer on a journey through 600 years of England's royal and political upheavals....

Young scholars examine the roles of those in Parliament. In this British government lesson plan, students participate in a mock election and conduct research regarding the difference between Parliament and government. 

Learners take a closer look at the responsibilities of British Parliament. For this British government lesson, students participate in a simulation that requires them to examine the stages of bill passage in Parliament. 

Students take a closer look at the responsibilities of British Parliament. In this British government lesson, students participate in a simulation that requires them to examine the stages of bill passage in Parliament. 

Students investigate reform in British Parliament. In this current events lesson plan, students visit selected websites to learn what the House of Lords is responsible for and determine how their jobs may be changing.

Students investigate the work of the Chamber of Commons. In this current events lesson plan, students visit selected websites to learn what the Chamber of Commons is responsible for and determine how their jobs may be changing.

In this British Parliament activity, students identify whether eight descriptions match the roles of the MPs, the Peers, or both.