Britannica School: John of England
An encyclopedia article on the reign of King John. Please use the UMS database document for the usernames and passwords for Britannica School.
Britannica School: Magna Carta
An encyclopedia article on the Magna Carta. Please use the UMS database document for the usernames and passwords for Britannica School.
FactCite: Magna Carta
A short article on the Magna Carta. Please use the UMS database document for the usernames and passwords for FactCite.
Gale In Context: John, King
Background on King John and how he ascended to the thrown and his reign. Please use the UMS database document for the usernames and passwords for Gale In Context.
Gale in Context: Magna Carta
Short but detailed article on the Magna Carta. Please use the UMS database document for the usernames and passwords for Gale In Context.
Newsela: Crisis of the Late Middle Ages
A Newsela article that touches on all the causes of the decline of feudalism. You may need to open Newsela and sign in with Google for the link to work.
Newsela: The Magna Carta: A Charter for the Ages
An article that discusses the Magna Carta and how it effected England. You may have to go to Newsela and sign in using google first, then click on the link.
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Ebooks
Medieval Times
by
Joanne Mattern
Medieval England was a time of great change and uncertainty. In this engaging book, readers will learn about various aspects of the Middle Ages in England including the feudal system, Hundred Years War, War of the Roses, and the bubonic plague. With detailed images, captivating facts and sidebars, and easy-to-read text, readers will enjoy an engaging reading experience that introduces them to such rulers as Henry II, Thomas Beckett, Eleanor of Aquitaine, and Richard the Lion Hearted. This book also includes text features such as a table of contents, glossary, and index, as well as an in-class writing activity to further students' understanding of the Magna Carta.
Arrows at the top of the book in the gray bar will take you to each instance in the book related to the Magna Carta.