An overview of the causes of the Industrial Revolution. Source Analysis: Finding corroboration and contradiction. Assessing changes during the period (activity)

A description of Anglo-Saxon society in 1065. Characteristics of medieval monarchs. Edward the Confessor and the Succession Crisis. Claimants to the throne. Activities: who should be king?

Child workers in factories through primary sources. Source Analysis (OPCVL). Assessing bias in sources. Writing activity

Richard Oastler´s letter to the Leads Newspaper, calling for action against working conditions in industrial Britain. Vocabulary activity. Questions to discuss in groups. Distinguising between facts and opinions. OPCVL (source analysis).

A brief summary of the Alliance system in Europe before World War One

A great resource to introduce changes in Britain between 1750 and 1900. Contains pictures for students to compare and contrast and classroom activities (chart to categorize changes, fill in the blanks and questions). An introduction to the Industrial Revolution.

Where does English come from?

An activity to assess the positive and negative impact of the Industrial Revolution and to encourage students to give their own interpretation of the event.

Sources and activities about COAL MINING during the Industrial Revolution.

The main rivalries that lead to the Great War