PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Magna Carta: Rule of Law
Learn how the rule of law and due process, first guaranteed by Magna Carta, became an essential component in U.S. constitutional law in this video with supporting materials. [1:11]
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Magna Carta: Cornerstone of the u.s. Constitution
In this lesson plan, young scholars will consider "Magna Carta: Cornerstone of the U.S. Constitution." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
Digital History
Digital History: The Emergence of New Ideas About Personal Liberties
American colonists expected to have "English rights" as supported by the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights. See how these rights were applied in the trial of John Peter Zenger, whose acquittal reflected the right of freedom of...
Other
Metrocosm: Magna Carta Word Cloud
The Magna Carta laid the foundations for limited government. This word cloud is a unique way to look at the main ideas from the Magna Carta.
University of Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma Law Center: Magna Carta
This site provides a full translation (from the Latin) of the Magna Carta.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Magna Carta
Here is an easy-to-understand explanation of the importance of the Magna Carta.
iCivics
I Civics: Colonial Influences
Where did the American colonists get their ideas that lead to a revolution and a whole new kind of government? This lesson explores the Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, English Bill of Rights, Cato's Letters, and Common Sense.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The Frontier Fosters Self Reliance
Based on the theory that because the King had given the colonists so many freedoms, and he had problems on the home-front, the colonists' will was strengthened. This contributed to the Revolution. There are links to Virginia's First...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Magna Carta in the Middle Ages
History Questions: Magna Carta Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Middle Ages: Feudal Life
Description of the feudal life during the Middle Ages with special attention given to England. The Magna Carta and its results are discussed as well as the life of peasants.
BBC
Bbc History: British History: Middle Ages: King John and the Lusignan Affair
An overview of John's succession to the throne and his reign. Archived.
Other
The Road to Revolution
This is a site for a 14-day United States History unit on the events leading up to the American Revolution. The point of this unit is to help students form an understanding of events by using multiple primary accounts (teaching...
US National Archives
Nara: Charters of Freedom: From Loyal Subjects to Rebels: A Royal Proclamation
Primary source material on the British documents, Magna Carta and 1857 painting Pulling Down the Statue of King George III by William Walcutt.
Georgetown University
The Labyrinth: Resources for Medieval Studies
This site from Georgetown University offers a searchable collection of resources about a wide variety of topics relating to the Medieval Period.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Britain in the New World: The House of Burgesses
The Virginia House of Burgesses was the first elected legislature in the New World. Find out why the governmental conditions in England led to this representative government and how it was so different from the governing of colonies in...
Curated OER
Macmillan/mc Graw Hill: The World, Vol. 1: Culture & Change: Lesson 1 Quiz
Five question quiz tests your knowledge of culture and change in the Middle Ages.
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.
National Archives (UK)
National Archives: Citizenship: A History of People, Right, and Power in Britain
What is citizenship and how has it changed? Learn about the rights of citizens in Britain from 1066-2003 and how they gained their civil rights and liberties. Then test your knowledge playing a variety of interactive games.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Constitution
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is an in depth Activote questionnaire relating to our Constitution. Students should understand the basic concepts of the Constitution, checks and balances, separation of powers, and...
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Colonists: What Were They Thinking?
This tutorial looks at the British political traditions that influenced the American colonists as they gained their independence from Britain and created their own form of government. A PDF file of the tutorial is available.
Other
Timelines.tv: A History of Britain
This outstanding site offers an interactive timeline that spans the breadth of British history from 1066 to the late 20th century. The timeline acts as a portal to high quality videos originally produced for the BBC that cover a broad...
Other
United States Naval Academy: Kings and Kingdoms of England and France
This comprehensive resource covers all the highlights of history (wars, kings, famine) in England and France between 973-1350. Organized by dates, this site includes links to primary source documents, maps, and artwork from this time...
BBC
Bbc History: British History: Middle Ages: Common Law: Birth of a State
This article about Henry II and his lasting impact on British common law discusses both the need for legal reform and the changes Henry II brought about. Archived.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: How Federal Grand Juries Work
An overview of the procedures of Grand juries and the history behind them is given in this article on NPR. A great glossary of Grand jury terms is provided along with a link to download the Federal Grand Jury handbook.