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In this unit pupils gain an overview of the growth of the British Empire. They learn about how and why Britain acquired a worldwide Empire by focusing on the themes of trade, exploration, war and conquest. Pupils are encouraged to focus on specific people and events, to consider, in depth, various episodes in the history of the British Empire, and to consider the impact on indigenous peoples of the British desire for Empire.
This unit is expected to take 8-11 hours. There is scope to adjust some of the teaching activities to take account of time constraints in different schools.
This unit supports citizenship: 4
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