Why was the creation of the British Empire not always covered in glory?
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History
Year 6






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Year 6 History lesson from the unit British Empire. This lesson uses an enquiry-approach method, and will facilitate students answering the question 'Why was the creation of the British Empire not always covered in glory?'
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The British Empire and slavery - Info pack
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How did the development of Great Britain benefit from the slave trade? - Writing task
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How were slaves transported? - Info sheet
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Lesson contents
Resources

Presentation
Resource
History
Y6

Teacher notes
Resource
History
Y6

Five negative things about the way Britain treated native people in places that Britain colonised - Worksheet
Resource
History
Y6

The British Empire and slavery - Info pack
Resource
History
Y6

How did the development of Great Britain benefit from the slave trade? - Writing task
Resource
History
Y6

How were slaves transported? - Info sheet
Resource
History
Y6
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4. Why is it important we get to know about India's relationship with the British Empire?
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5. Why do we no longer have a British Empire?
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