adapted and shaped in such a way as to exhibit English characteristics

building projects that help enable travel and communication within a country, for example, roads, railways, etc.

waterways enabling crop growth in areas where beforehand it was not possible

the ways of behaving and societal rules that a group of people follow

ruling in a non-democratic way, often enforcing the law through violence

The impact of British rule in India

History

In this unit, pupils considered the causes and methods used for the expansion of British rule in India and Africa. In 'Migration: in what ways did empire impact migration to and from Britain?', students will look at the impact of different groups and major events on migration to and within the British Empire.

In 'Migration: what caused westward migration from the 16th to the 18th centuries?', pupils learnt how the British Empire spread due to a desire for new trade networks, resulting in Britain exporting its cultural identity overseas. In this unit, pupils will look at the causes and methods used for the expansion of British rule in India and Africa.

In this unit, pupils learn about the origins of British rule in India and how this was challenged by rebellion. They also examine Britain's role in the scramble for Africa and the Boer War, reflecting on what sources can tell them about the expansion of the Empire.

Migration: how did Britain expand its control over India and Africa?

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of famine, disease, natural disasters.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Which word describes being adapted and shaped in such a way as to exhibit English characteristics?

Which word describes the ways of behaving and societal rules that a group of people follow?

Complete the sentence: By 1876, Queen Victoria was declared __________, ruling with the help of a viceroy and anglicised Indian elite.

poor conditions for Indians compared to Britons

poor conditions for Britons compared to Indians

brutal treatment of anyone who disagreed with Britain

Which of the following led to growing dissatisfaction among the Indian population towards British rule?

infrastructure development and modernisation efforts

laid the groundwork for India's economic and social progress

exploitation of the country’s natural resources

Match the evidence to the interpretation of British rule in India.

By establishing factories across India, Britain produced which of the following products?

Which word describes a colony administered by the British government within the British Empire?

Complete the sentence: The Indian {{}} took place in 1857 and represented a serious challenge to British rule.

the introduction of the 'doctrine of lapse'

the introduction of the new Enfield rifle 

What was the catalyst for the War of Independence?

The sepoys' rebellion were brutally suppressed.

The sepoys’ discontent reached its peak.

A group of sepoys shot dead several British officers.

A group of British officers shot dead several sepoys.

the deaths of 200 British women and children

the deaths of 200 Indian women and children

led to the deployment of 70 000 additional British troops

led to the deployment of 70 000 additional Indian troops

What were the impacts of the Bibighar Massacre?

The British state took over the running of India from the EIC.

A viceroy was appointed to rule over India.

Put the following events in chronological order.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision required

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

The impact of British rule in India

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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