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.
Threads
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.
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