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Royal Household

British Monarchy: Royal Encyclopaedia: Elizabeth I (R. 1558 1603)

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of Elizabeth I and her reign from Great Britain's official site on the Monarchy. Includes a link to the text of Elizabeth's speech to her troops at Tilbury.
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BBC

Bbc History: British History: Victorians: Queen Victoria and Her Prime Ministers

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Victoria's approach to working with the prime ministers who served during her long reign. Archived.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: Royal Wedding Highlights Challenges for Modern Monarchies

For Students 9th - 10th
Article provides an easy-to-understand description of the royal family in Britain and an explanation of the term constitutional monarchy. April, 2011
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Royal Household

The British Monarchy: Royal Encyclopaedia: The Stuarts

For Students 9th - 10th
This provides information on the Stuart dynasty, which ruled the United Kingdom from 1603-1714, beginning with James I of England (James VI of Scotland).
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Swaziland: History

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of Swaziland from the 1700's to current times. Find out about its independence, monarchy, and current state of affairs. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Grenada: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the government of Grenada and its political parties. The government is based the British parliamentary system. A chart is provided naming the public officials, and information about the branches of government. Information is...
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University of Groningen

American History: Presidents: Novariglus,february 6,1775

For Students 9th - 10th
John Adams' response in this critical essay to the definition of the "British Empire", not an empire as other European monarchies, but a republic by constitution. Link to "Massachusettensis" for a Biography of Daniel Leonard.

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