the view that colonisation is justifiable because it involves bringing cultural, political and scientific advancement to colonies

the circulation of one-sided or misleading information usually to promote a political cause

The impact of imperial propaganda in the 19th century

History

In this unit, pupils looked at the impact of different groups and major events on migration to and within the British Empire. In 'Migration: understanding post-WW2 migrant experiences', students will study how migration patterns changed after WW2, as well as helping students to understand the relationship between the UK and the rest of Europe prior to the European Union.

In 'Migration: how did Britain expand its control over India and Africa?', pupils considered the causes and methods used for the expansion of British rule in India and Africa. In this unit, students will look at the impact of different groups and major events on migration to and within the British Empire.

Migration: in what ways did empire impact migration to and from Britain? 

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Which word describes the circulation of one-sided or misleading information usually to promote a political cause?

commemorative plates showing victorious battles

Which of the following are examples of consumer products that were decorated with images glorifying the achievements of the Empire?

Complete the sentence: Britain justified its expansion of the Empire through the ideology of a ‘{{ }}’.

Who offered readers back home in Britain a first-hand glimpse into the realities of imperial warfare?

Which of the following were colonial interventions that the British justified using the 'civilising' ideology?

Which word describes Indian sailors and soldiers who migrated to Britain?

India offered economic and social advancement.

Why did some Britons migrate to India in the late 18th and early 19th centuries?

Complete the sentence: {{ }} labourers from India moved to Kenya to build railways.

Where did Indian sailors and soldiers often settle in Britain during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

Where did Britain encourage Indian people to migrate to from the 1860s to the early 1900s to address labour shortages?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

The impact of imperial propaganda in the 19th century

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.