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

Decolonisation and the partition of India

Decolonisation in Palestine after the Second World War

Post-war decolonisation in Africa

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?

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someone who supports the establishment of a Jewish state in Palestine; a movement for the protection of the state of Israel

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a system where different states or regions come together to form a single, larger organisation, while still keeping some control over their own local affairs

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