England and France

Unit III: England and France

The Basics

This unit has been divided into three separate mini units: Development of Nations, Rise of Parliamentary Democracy, and French Absolute Rule. All three units address the growth of England and France and their role in the early foundations of establishing a modern democratic form of government.

Video Resources

Development of Nations

Rise of Parliamentary Democracy

French Absolute Rule

The Palace of Versailles

Enrichment

Trial of Joan of Arc: This is the transcript of the trial of Joan of Arc.

Tripline Life of Elizabeth I: A geographic timeline of Elizabeth's life.

London in the 1600's: Take a 3D tour of London before the great fire.

BBC Tudors and Stuarts: Great site for a quick overview of the famous Tudor and Stuart families.

Virtual Curator Magna Carta: Visit the British Library and watch the virtual museum curator answer the most common questions about Magna Carta.

The Musketeer: The real story of the Three Musketeers as told by Awesome Stories.

The Weapons That Made Britain - The Longbow: Watch as the longbow helps to redefine the role of the archer in combat and challenges the superiority of the knight on the battlefield.