History

Y9 History

Key Stage 3

Year 9

What did British colonialism look like in the nineteenth century?

Power and rebellion

THEME

How big a threat was the Peasants’ Revolt to the power of monarchs

Why did the Civil War break out in 1642?

Who ‘decolonised’ in the twentieth century?

How Enlightened was the French Revolution?

Why has Alfred been called “Alfred the Great”? 

How were people controlled in totalitarian states?

How did India achieve independence in 1947?

Why did Kings struggle to rule England?

Why did Henry VIII make the break with Rome?

How revolutionary was the Glorious Revolution?

How much did England change during the Norman Conquest?

Why did fascists gain support?

Why are different stories told about Britain’s journey to democracy?

UNIT

In today's lesson we will learn about the development of the British Empire in the years 1776-1900. I will introduce you to some key features of British colonialism. This will make us ready for the rest of this enquiry, in which we will explore what British colonialism looked like in different parts of the world in the nineteenth century.

The British Empire (1776-1900)

In today's lesson we will learn about what British colonialism looked like in India after 1857. We will look at different ways in which the British tried to strengthen and justify their control over India, and the ways in which Indians experienced, resisted and responded to British colonialism.

Colonialism in India

In today's lesson we will learn about what British colonialism looked like in Australia. We will look at the ways in which British settlers expanded their power in Australia and how Aboriginal people experienced, resisted and responded to British settlement in Australia.

Settler colonialism in Australia

In today's lesson we will learn about what British colonialism looked like in Ireland. We will explore this fascinating case in which Ireland was both a partner and a colony of Britain. Finally, we will get to answer our enquiry question by comparing British colonialism in India, Australia and Ireland.

Internal colonialism in Ireland

Key Stage 3, History
What did British colonialism look like in the nineteenth century?

Lessons in this unit

The British Empire (1776-1900)

Colonialism in India

Settler colonialism in Australia

Internal colonialism in Ireland

Key Stage 3, History What did British colonialism look like in the nineteenth century?

Lessons in this unit

The British Empire (1776-1900)

Colonialism in India

Settler colonialism in Australia

Internal colonialism in Ireland

Key Stage 3, History
What did British colonialism look like in the nineteenth century?