a group of countries or provinces ruled from the centre by another person or group of people is called an empire

something relating to empire is known as imperial

imperial anxiety is the sense of unease within an empire due to potential threats to its power

in this lesson, nationalism is support for the political independence of a country

Imperial anxiety and celebration of Empire

History

In this unit, pupils analyse how the British Empire has been commemorated and challenged over time. This leads into the next unit, ‘Decolonisation: how similar was decolonisation throughout the British Empire?’, where pupils will study the varied processes of decolonisation and their impact on former colonies.

In ‘The British Empire: how far was it transformed in the mid-nineteenth century?’, pupils studied the changes within the British Empire during its height. This unit shifts focus to how the Empire is interpreted today, looking at different perspectives on how it has been commemorated and contested.

In this unit, pupils learn about how the British Empire was viewed in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. They analyse how imperial anxiety, decline, and decolonisation have all led to changes in its historiography.

Interpreting the British Empire: how has it been commemorated and contested?

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

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

The keyword that describes the sense of unease of an empire due to potential threats to its power is...

Support for the political independence of a country is known as...

they celebrated their empire at Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee

Which of the following statements best describes how Britain responded to the growing sense of imperial anxiety?

They did not like their aggressive tactics

They didn't have time to meet their demands as they were focussed on Germany

They were reliant on India for economic benefits

Why did the British government not meet the demands of the Indian National Congress when it was first established?

In which year was Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee?

Which of the following two organisations were Irish nationalist movements in the late 19th century?

A group of countries or provinces ruled from the centre by another person or group of people is known as an...


foreign policy that is supported by the threat of military force 

foreign policy that is supported by the use of military force 

foreign policy that is created following the use of military force

Which of the following statements is a correct definition of gunboat diplomacy?

What was showcased at the Great Exhibition? Select the statement that best answers the question.

It increased their anxiety as they saw the power of other countries.

They saw the progress of the British Empire.

It helped to cement their view of the supremacy of the British Empire.

How did visitors respond to the exhibits at the Great Exhibition? Select the most accurate statement.

The Great Exhibition was held at the Crystal Palace

The Crystal Palace was located in Hyde Park

The Great Exhibition was located in Hyde Park

The Great Exhibition was built in Crystal Palace

Which of the following statements is not correct?

They were neutral in their feelings towards the empire

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the high Victorian view towards the British Empire?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

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

Imperial anxiety and celebration of Empire

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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