the process by which colonies ruled by an empire achieve independence

when people in a community or region make their own decisions about laws, policies, and leadership without outside control

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

warfare that involves using surprise attacks and hit-and-run tactics to fight a larger, more traditional military force

Post-war decolonisation in Africa

History

Decolonisation in Ireland in the 20th century

Decolonisation and the partition of India

Decolonisation in Palestine after the Second World War

Decolonisation in the Caribbean

Comparing decolonisation across the former British Empire

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?

Discriminatory behaviour or images, whether on the grounds of race, gender, disability, religion or belief or sexual orientation, or otherwise.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

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.

Which British Prime Minister acknowledged the inevitability of African independence in the "Wind of Change" speech?

Achieving African independence and promoting African culture

Supporting the Cold War efforts of the USA

What was the Pan-African movement primarily focused on?

The violent uprising in Kenya led by the {{ }} was crucial in showing that Britain could no longer control the colony.

What event in 1948 led to a surge in support for independence in the Gold Coast (later Ghana)?

Kwame {{ }} became the first Prime Minister of the Gold Coast (which became known as Ghana) after it gained independence in 1957.

Which cash crops were grown on large-scale farms in Kenya by British settlers, leading to significant displacement of the local population?

Who captured Jerusalem for the British during World War I?

What percentage of Palestine's population in 1917 were Arab Muslims?

The Balfour Declaration, issued by the British government in 1917, expressed support for the establishment of a national home for the {{ }} people in Palestine. 

Which secret agreement between Britain and France aimed to divide the Ottoman Empire's territories in the Middle East after World War I?

The Great Arab Revolt, which began in {{ }}, was a response to British policies and increased Jewish immigration to Palestine.

The United Nations proposed a partition plan.

The League of Nations granted a mandate over Palestine to Britain.

The signing of the Sykes-Picot Agreement.

What event on 14th May 1948 led to the start of the first Arab-Israeli War?

Exit Quiz

Which British Prime Minister acknowledged the inevitability of African independence in the "Wind of Change" speech?