In this English instructional activity, learners read "Thousands Escaping from Lebanon," and then respond to 2 multiple choice, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the...

In this outcome worksheet, students read a short story problem and create a list of all possible combinations to fit the situation. They draw a possibility tree to graph the combinations.

In this color worksheet, students, with a partner, explore and discuss a variety of activities associated with a large variety of colors, and how colors are significant to various countries. An interesting writing assignment is at the...

In this pirates worksheet, students answer multiple choice questions about different pirates of the past. Students answer 12 questions total.

In this language review worksheet, students read about James Cook and complete a fill in the blanks inside the paragraphs about him, read about the western alphabet and complete multiple choice questions, and more. Students complete 5...

This report was made in 1905 to the Institute of Naval Architects. It describes the Royal Navy in detail. These types of ships would rule the world from the time of Trafalgar until the American Civil War.

An in-depth account of the role of the Royal British Navy during the Russian Civil War, 1918-1920. Provides a complete listing of ships and other units that were involved.

This website explores the lives of heroic ordinary people who made their mark on history. Features illustrated story and timeline on Horatio Nelson, famous admiral of the Royal Navy. Find out who he was, what he did, his achievements,...

The content of this article includes a history of the Royal Canadian Navy, how it is structured, the make-up of its fleet, navy personnel, major traditions, and memorials placed for losses suffered.

Part I, Introduction and Background; Part II, Fighting Bismarck; and Part III, Conclusion and Sources provide the exciting story of the sinking of the Bismarck by the combined Royal Navy. Basic facts about each ship are supplied such as...

This is a chapter from the John Kendall book the "History of New Orleans" that looks at the Battle of New Orleans, one of the last combats between the British and Americans during the War of 1812. It is advanced in content and style,...

Archives of eye-witness accounts of events during World War I and in-depth articles discussing the War. Includes "The Red Fighter Pilot," a memoir written by 'The Red Baron' Manfred von Richtofen who died in 1918.

Read about how ordinary citizens, in addition to the Royal Navy, came to the rescue of almost 300,000 troops trapped on the coast of France by the advance of the Germans. The miracle of Dunkirk was just that. Hyperlinks to interviews and...

A look at the historic exploration to locate the HMS Hood - sunk in her battle with Germany's Bismark.

Read about the life of Captain John Cook who made many famous discoveries on his three voyages to the Pacific Ocean. Click on the globes to see maps of his voyages.

A series of articles and online exhibits that gives information on the various specimens, plants and animals that were collected and illustrations were then made. Cook led the world's first scientific naval expedition to the South Pacific.

The History Channel presents their encyclopedic entry on the War of 1812. The channel's website has a search function that includes video and audio files on topics related to major historical events.

A description on the evolution of the tank in World War One is provided in this site. It includes its early uses, the Royal Navy's role in tank development, the production of the tank, and Winston Churchill's sponsorship of the tank.

A map of the Battle of Trafalgar, just west of Cape Trafalgar, Spain. The battle was between the British Royal Navy under Admiral Lord Nelson and the combined fleets of the French and Spanish navies. This sea battle, fought on 21st...

A map showing the Battle of Trafalgar which took place on October 21st, 1805, between the British Royal Navy under Horatio Nelson and the combined fleets of the French and Spanish navies under Villeneuve (French) and Gravina (Spanish)....

A map of Lake Erie showing the site at the western end of the lake of the Battle of Put-in-Bay on September 10, 1813 between the United States Navy under Oliver Perry and the British Royal Navy.

This 1750s house was built for George Tate, a British Royal Navy agent in charge of procuring ship masts. It is the only pre-Revolutionary house in the Portland area that is open to the public.

Admiral Mariot Arbuthnot was a British admiral, who commanded the Royal Navy's North American station during the American War for Independence.

Rear Admiral Sir Philip Bowes Vere Broke, 1st Baronet (9 September 1776 - 2 January 1841) was a distinguished officer in the British Royal Navy.