before the partition of Ireland, a unionist was someone who wanted all of Ireland to remain part of the United Kingdom, rather than becoming an independent country

someone who strongly believes in and supports their own country, placing its interests above those of other nations

the policy of Ireland having its own parliament and self-government while still remaining part of the United Kingdom

someone who wanted to establish an independent Irish republic, free from British rule

Decolonisation in Ireland in the 20th century

History

In this unit, pupils examine the varied experiences of decolonisation throughout the British Empire. This sets up the next unit, ‘Post-war Britain: for whom did the United Kingdom become a ‘New Jerusalem’?’, where they will explore how decolonisation influenced immigration patterns and contributed to the changing social landscape of post-war Britain.

In ‘Interpreting the British Empire: how has it been commemorated and contested?’, pupils studied the diverse interpretations and controversies surrounding the British Empire. This unit extends this understanding by analysing the decolonisation process and its impact on different regions within the empire.

In this unit, pupils learn about the similarities and differences between decolonisation in various parts of the British Empire. They examine this process in Ireland, India, Palestine, Africa and the Caribbean, providing them with ample knowledge to compare the experiences of each.

Decolonisation: how similar was decolonisation throughout the British Empire?

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

The Acts of Union made Ireland a part of the United Kingdom rather than a colony of the {{}} Empire.

Which of the following was the area of Ireland most colonised by Protestants from Scotland in the 16th and 17th centuries?

the parliament in London would decide all Irish policy

a parliament in Dublin to manage Irish domestic affairs

Which of the following were features of Home Rule?

The start of the First Balkan War in 1913

Parliament voted to grant Home Rule to Ireland in 1912; what event delayed Home Rule being brought in?

announced the establishment of an independent Irish Republic

Which of the following are correct details about the Easter Rising?

Which political party gained a landslide victory in Ireland in the December 1918 General Election?

Which of the following is not a part of the United Kingdom today?

Industrialising and developing new technologies with another country

Organising and hosting international events in another country

Settling in and establishing control over another country

Trading goods and services between countries

Which of the following gives the best definition of colonisation?

At its biggest extent, the British {{}} covered nearly one quarter of the world's land surface.

The British Empire came to an end after the Second World War. In which century was this war?

Which of the following modern-day countries broke free of colonisation by the British Empire?

The process of gaining independence from {{}} is known as decolonisation.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of serious crime

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision required

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Decolonisation in Ireland in the 20th century

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.