Year 9 · History · beta

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.

This is an attributed Oak National Academy lesson sequence, not a completed or academically approved DASKEREL course. Supporting transcripts may depend on video, images, practical equipment or teacher explanation. Follow each lesson’s supervision guidance. For religious education and RSHE, follow the school’s syllabus, policy and safeguarding procedures.

Prior knowledge

  • 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.

Source curriculum references

  • Understand historical concepts such as similarity, difference
  • Challenges for Britain, Europe and the wider world 1901 to the present day

Oak source metadata. DASKEREL has not independently verified school-level coverage.

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