World History teaching resources for the high school classroom: lesson plans, worksheets, quizzes and simulation games for KS3, IGCSE, IB and A-Level teachers.
 

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The Era of the English Civil War: PowerPoint Starter | Student Worksheet | Video

If this has not already been used as a prelude to a study of the Gunpowder Plot, here is a series of images and short textual points designed to generate student interest. What was the Civil War? Why is it important to study? To accompany this, I have produced a short video of my own which I originally created as a distance-learning resource during COVID-19 which you could show to your students.

King Charles I: Overview Decision Making Game [interactive]

Students play as King Charles I and try to avoid taking the country into a Civil War. Comes complete with a worksheet and follow-up activities.

King Charles I: Timeline Analysis

A chronological analysis of the problems leading up to the outbreak of the English Civil War.

King Charles I: Venn Diagram

A thematic analysis of the problems leading up to the outbreak of the English Civil War.

20 Question Factual Test - Causes of the English Civil War

A multiple choice quiz and picture round.

Fling the Teacher Quiz

Causes of the English Civil War

The Events of the English Civil War: Overview

An overview of the main events of the war is provided, and a discussion takes place as to whether the King should be put on trial. The lesson can be accompanied by the first part of this Prezi Presentation.

The Trial of King Charles I: Primary Source Analysis

Students read transcripts of the trial to consider what they tell us about the King, his prosecutors and the attitude of those present.

The Trial of King Charles I: Film Analysis

How accurately has the event been depicted in films such as Cromwell (1970) and To Kill a King (2002)? The lesson can be accompanied by the second part of this Prezi Presentation.The video clips are embedded within it, but they are also accessible at YouTube: [Cromwell (1970)] [To Kill a King (2002)]

The Execution of King Charles I: Film and Primary Source Analysis

How accurately has the event been depicted in films such as Cromwell (1970) and To Kill a King (2002)? The video clips are accessible at YouTube: [Cromwell (1970)] [To Kill a King (2002)]

Interactive Quizzes