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Decolonisation: how similar was decolonisation throughout the British Empire?

Decolonisation: how similar was decolonisation throughout the British Empire?

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Why this why now

This unit uses and builds on all previous units that focused on the British Empire, and the concept of empire, that are spread across key stages 1, 2 and 3. This unit prepares pupils for the following unit where pupils' knowledge of imperial developments is complemented by an understanding of the social, economic and political changes that took place in Britain.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Pupils know that Great Britain had a large empire.
  • Pupils know that Great Britain no longer has an empire.
  • Pupils know that the legacy of the British Empire is contested.

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Why this why now

This unit uses and builds on all previous units that focused on the British Empire, and the concept of empire, that are spread across key stages 1, 2 and 3. This unit prepares pupils for the following unit where pupils' knowledge of imperial developments is complemented by an understanding of the social, economic and political changes that took place in Britain.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Pupils know that Great Britain had a large empire.
  • Pupils know that Great Britain no longer has an empire.
  • Pupils know that the legacy of the British Empire is contested.

Decolonisation: how similar was decolonisation throughout the British 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.

6 lessons in unit

  1. 1

    Decolonisation in Ireland in the 20th century

    I can describe how violent conflict in Ireland led to its partition in 1921, with the Irish Free State becoming an independent republic in 1949.
  2. 2

    Decolonisation and the partition of India

    I can describe how the granting of India's independence led to the partition of the country into India and Pakistan, which was a violent process.
  3. 3

    Decolonisation in Palestine after the Second World War

    I can explain why the decolonisation process in Palestine led to substantial conflict.
  4. 4

    Post-war decolonisation in Africa

    I can explain the role of nationalist movements in achieving independence for Britain's colonies in Africa.
  5. 5

    Decolonisation in the Caribbean

    I can explain events leading to independence for Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago in 1962.
  6. 6

    Comparing decolonisation across the former British Empire

    I can compare and contrast different British colonies to explain how experiences of decolonisation varied considerably.

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