CKHG Unit 6: England in the Golden Age
NOTE: The resources for this unit are in the third part of From the Renaissance to England’s Golden Age.
Focus:
This unit explores England in the 1500s and 1600s, a time of religious conflicts and political change. Students learn about Henry VIII and the founding of the Church of England. They explore the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, during which there was a time of expansion abroad, peace and prosperity at home, and extraordinary literary achievements (including many of the works of Shakespeare). They learn about Charles I and the English Civil War, Oliver Cromwell and the Puritans, and the Restoration era under Charles II. Students also learn about the “Glorious Revolution” that put William and Mary on the throne, and the importance of the English Bill of Rights.
Number of Lessons: 6
Instruction Time
45 minutes (Each lesson may be divided into shorter segments.)
Additional Search Terms:
Spanish Armada • Sir Francis Drake • Puritans • Parliament • Bloodless Revolution
