something that is decided or done without any clear reason, logic, or fairness

the principle that European countries could control parts of Africa if they could establish that they already exerted influence there

The scramble for Africa

History

This unit is important for understanding the legacy of empire and post-WWII immigration in later units. 

Pupils will know about various aspects of the British Empire from the previous migration unit. Pupils will have studied the impact of empire on both India and Africa in Year 9. 

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Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.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

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

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

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Which word describes something that is decided or done without any clear reason, logic, or fairness?

Which word describes the principle that European countries could control parts of Africa if they could establish that they already exerted influence there?

When did the Berlin Conference take place?

diplomatic relations and mutual co-operation

economic interests and imperial expansion

What was the main driving force behind European engagement with Africa in the 19th century?

exploitation of Africa's natural resources for European benefit

the creation of new universities in African colonies

widespread environmental damage across Africa

disrupted many African traditions and social structures

the creation of an efficient system of administration

What were the negative impacts of colonial rule in Africa?

Which word describes building projects that help enable travel and communication within a country?

Which word describes waterways enabling crop growth in areas where beforehand it was not possible?

Who helped Queen Victoria rule in India after 1876?

Complete the sentence: Historians' {{}} of the impact of British rule on India differ from one to another.

laid the foundation for industrialisation and fostered economic growth

exploitation of the Indian population and its resources

suppressed and replaced Indian traditions with British customs and education

introduction of a legal system based on British principles

Which of the following pieces of evidence could a historian use to argue that the British Empire had a positive impact on India?

British entrepreneurs, merchants, and traders made significant wealth from India

Indian food became popular with the upper classes in Britain

Indian tea became incredibly popular in Britain

The profits made from Indian goods helped to fund the Industrial Revolution

Which of the following examples show that British society was enriched culturally by India?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

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

The scramble for Africa

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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