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Unit III:  England and France

The Basics

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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

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Development of Nations
  • Unlocking the Mystery: Joan of Arc
  • Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings
  • King John and the Magna Carta
  • Magna Carta Story
  • Edward I and Model Parliament
  • Joan of Arc

Rise of Parliamentary Democracy
  • English Civil War
  • Oliver Cromwell
  • The Glorious Revolution

French Absolute Rule
  • The Palace of Versailles



Enrichment

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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. 

Reading resources

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Textbook Resources:
  • Development of Nations
  • Rise of Parliamentary Democracy
  • French Absolute Rule​


In Class Readings:
Magna Carta
English Bill of Rights
The English Civil War


Need to Review?
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Early Development of Nations

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Dev of Nations Study Stack
Review Rise of Parliament
Rise of Parliamentary Study Stack
Review French Absolute Rule

class documents

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Notes: Development of Nations Notes
Activity: Magna Carta Web Quest
Notes: Rise of Parliamentary Democracy 
Online Lesson: The Rise of Parliamentary Democracy
Notes: French Absolute Rule Class Notes
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More Helpful documents

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  • Battle Of Hastings Through Joan of Arc Review Sheet 
  • Development of Nations Recap
  • England in the Age of Absolutism
  • King James I Homework
  • Magna Carta Homework
  • Magna Carta Things To Remember
  • Decline of Absolutism Review Sheet
  • English Civil War and the rise of Cromwell
  • The Execution of Mary Stuart: An Eye Witness Account
  • The Meaning of "The Twelve Days of Christmas"
  • Louis XIV background research websites
  • Battle of Hastings powerpoint
  • Road the the English Civil War ppt
  • Rise of French Absolute Rule ppt

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