The Pilgrim Fathers
Course material - 1 pages - Medieval history
One of the first misconceptions is that the Pilgrims Fathers were the first English settlers of the New World. Actually, the Virginia Company sent a group of miners looking for gold in Virginia. They did not find any, and most of the colonists starved to death in the first winter (most colonists...
The Birth of a Nation: North America
Course material - 5 pages - Medieval history
From the period of English colonization to the attainment of independence, various groups of migrants, including the French and Spanish, played significant roles. However, our focus will be on the English migrants who were instrumental in shaping the course of history during this era. The...
History of Great Britain
Course material - 8 pages - Medieval history
The period which goes from 1488 up to 1603 is often described as a Golden Age in the British history. Henry VIII, Shakespeare, the English Bible with the Anglican Church, the development of Parliament are among the numerous examples that are related to this period. The most important forces of...
