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ACLU
Is the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) good for America? The informative website is a one-stop shop for ACLU debate resources. Scholars read about the topics surrounding the issue, including free speech, national security, and...
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: The English Civil War
Explore the English Civil war with this site. Learn about the events that led up to the war, events that occurred during the war, and events that happened after the war. Also included is a biography of Oliver Cromwell who was a member of...
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: About the Spanish Civil War
An extensive resource covering many aspects of the Spanish Civil War. First read an overview of the conflict before looking at the many primary sources related to the war.
National Archives (UK)
British National Archives: Civil War
Find out about the conflict involving King Charles I, Parliament, the people and Oliver Cromwell.
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: The Turbulent 17th Century
The 17th century was a time of great political and social turmoil in England, marked by civil war and regicide. This article introduces the key events of this period, from the coronation of Charles I to the Glorious Revolution more than...
BBC
Bbc History: British History: Civil War: Wren and Saint Paul's Cathedral
Drawings of and background information on the designs, by English architect Christopher Wren, for rebuilding Saint Paul's after the Great Fire destroyed the existing structure (Old Saint Paul's) in 1666.
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: Andrew Marvell and Politics
Andrew Marvell was a poet, but he was also a politician and a civil servant at a time of tremendous upheaval. This article investigates how Marvell and his writing negotiated the civil wars, Oliver Cromwell's government, and the...
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: The Enlightenment
The Enlightenment's emphasis on reason shaped philosophical, political, and scientific discourse from the late 17th to the early 19th century. This article traces the Enlightenment back to its roots in the aftermath of the Civil War, and...
Oregon State University
A Brief Life of Thomas Hobbes, 1588 1679
This article surveys the life and work of the English philosopher John Hobbes (1588-1679).
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.
Other
Radio Somaliland
Contains the latest news stories on the disputed area of "Somaliland," which has broken away from Somalia and is currently involved in a civil war. Please note that not all the stories are in English.
Library of Congress
Loc: Gettysburg Address
An exhibition showcasing key documents linked to Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. Included are drafts of the address, transcriptions of the address in English and 28 other languages, Lincoln's invitation to Gettysburg, the only...
Project Britain
Timeline of the Kings and Queens of England
This resource provides information and a timeline about the British Monarchs.
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: 'Reason Is but Choosing': Freedom of Thought and John Milton
From his politics and religious writings to "Paradise Lost", this article traces how the life and work of John Milton were guided by the principle of freedom of thought and how in doing so he challenged fundamental aspects of...
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: An Introduction to Restoration Comedy
This article introduces the characters, conventions, and historical context of Restoration comedy, and explores what the genre has to say about gender, courtship, and class.
Other
David Holt: The Roots of Mountain Music
This is a short history of the major influences that have combined to create mountain music, one of which is minstrel music. Provides a good decription of minstrel music in general. Includes names and descriptions of specific songs,...
The History Place
The History Place: Early Colonial Era
This site from The History Place provides a timeline of significant events between (1000-1700) win the discovery and colonization of the New World.
Ministry of Education and Employment of Spain
Si Spain: Spanish Socialist Party
Resource provides a short description of the Spanish Socialist Party. Historical description of the party ends in 1993, when Felipe Gonzalez was still the General Secretary of the party and prime minister.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Maryland State History for Kids
A site for kids to explore the history and timeline of the state of Maryland including early explorers, Native Americans, English colony, American Revolution, and the Civil War.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Pennsylvania State History for Kids
On this website, students can explore the history and timeline of the state of Pennsylvania including early explorers, Native Americans, English colony, American Revolution, and the Civil War.
Ducksters
Ducksters: South Carolina State History for Kids
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the state of South Carolina including early explorers, Native Americans, English colony, American Revolution, and the Civil War.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Virginia State History for Kids
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the state of Virginia including early explorers, Native Americans, Jamestown, an English Colony, American Revolution, and Civil War.