Who were the absolute monarchs of Europe and what effect did they have on their countries? Young historians begin by naming qualities they believe are important for a monarch to possess. They then take notes on four key factors...

After reading Act II of The Tragedy of Macbeth, give your class this prompt to complete. One other question is listed along with information regarding the divine right of kings. A full plan is not written out here, but the prompt is a...

Plenty of events and attitudes incited the French Revolution. Your class will learn all about the causes, effects, and changes that took place during and after this war. Each slide is put together in an easy-to-follow fashion, with...

The life and times of Martin Luther King Jr. are outlined in this simple-yet-informative presentation. This is an image-rich slide show depicting scenes from his personal and public life. A great resource to use with a unit on the civil...

Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this African American history lesson, students compare and contrast the tactics employed by Malcolm X and Martin Luther King,...

Assist your class by clarifying aspect of various forms of government. This resource contains 5 true/false and 5 multiple choice questions.

Students explore the development of England from 1500 to 1689 in this eight lessons unit. The various parts of history affected by both political and religious factors are synthesized in this unit.

Students learn of the comparisons between Shakespeare's play, King Lear, and the actual King James. They make historical connections through internet research.

In this English history learning exercise, students read 6 short articles about the life and accomplishments of Charles I of England. Students answer 4 short answer questions about the information.

Young scholars explore the role of women in ancient Mesopotamia. Several excerpts from the Mesopotamian cuneiform tablets and artifacts are analyzed to determine the treatment, rights, and powers of women in this era.

For this Charles I matching worksheet, students match the pictures and labels on the left to the definitions on the right. Students write what all the things have in common.

In this British history activity, students complete a word puzzle as they respond to 7 fill in the blank questions regarding the reign of Charles I. Students discover that the word puzzle reveals a vertical answer in the shaded boxes.

Students analyze political systems of African cultures. In this political systems lesson, students compare and contrast the political systems of African cultures by studying objects of art for the values of the governments. Students...

Students discover details about the Reformation. In this French history instructional activity, students view a PowerPoint presentation about the religious wars that took place in the country and within Europe. Students take notes on the...

Students examine the persuasive techniques of leaders. In this propaganda lesson, students discover the practices that Louis XIV and Caligula used to persuade others. Students watch "The Merchants of Cool" and discuss propaganda used...

In this British history study guide worksheet, students investigate the Stuart monarchy. Students read 13 sections of information and examine photographs.

In this England in the 1600's case study worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the time period in English history and then respond to 2 short answer questions.

In this absolute monarchs study guide worksheet, students respond to 11 short answer questions. The questions correlate to assigned readings in a textbook.

Being a king is a right given by God. Utilize this slideshow to understand the political and religious doctrine that establishes God's mandate.

This section on the life and times of Shakespeare addresses the stories behind his 'histories'.

From Wikipedia, this article outlines the purpose of government and explains how disagreement over purpose can splinter into various movements such as socialism, fascism, and communism. Includes links to further explanations of different...

An in-depth article regarding the English Civil Wars. The article discusses the events leading up to the war, the dispute between Charles II and Parliament, and details on the First, Second and Third Civil Wars.

Charles I, (19 November 1600 - 30 January 1649) was King of England, Scotland and Ireland from March 27, 1625 until his execution. Charles famously engaged in a struggle for power with the Parliament of England. He was an advocate of the...

This resource contains information about the theory of absolutism and ultimate authority held by a king. The resource discusses Bishop Jacques Bossuet and Louis XIV.