the 'two-power standard' was the British policy of maintaining a navy which was larger than the next two largest navies combined

'national efficiency' was the argument that British society needed to become more productive to maintain imperial dominance

decline is a gradual and continuous loss of strength

Imperial decline

History

An understanding of the differing interpretations of empire is crucial for pupils' understanding of current debates surrounding the legacy of the British Empire. This will also give pupils an insight into the era of decolonisation and the impact of WW1 on Britain's colonies (Y9).

Pupils will have a strong understanding of the British Empire. They will also be familiar with the impacts of the Empire and the legacy of colonisation, through their previous study of the impact of the Transatlantic Slave Trade and the Haitian Revolution (Y8).

Interpreting the British Empire: how has it been commemorated and contested? 

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

A gradual and continuous loss of strength is known as...

The argument that British society needed to become more productive to maintain imperial dominance is known as...

the rapid industrialisation of Germany and America

territorial and naval expansion of Germany and America

poor health and fitness of the British population

Which of the following contributed to imperial decline in the late nineteenth century?

In which of the following two places did Germany pursue territorial expansion at the end of the nineteenth century?

Which of the following are economic outcomes of WW1?

it showed that Britain could not rule any more

it showed that Britain could not rule alone

it showed that Britain still had imperial supremacy

What was the impact of the creation of the League of Nations for British imperial power?

This keyword is the sense of unease within an empire due to potential threats to its power


Support for the political independence of a country is known as...

Which of the following events showcased British supremacy?

This event showcased remarkable items and technological innovations in Hyde Park

The Irish Republican brotherhood believed in...

it showed the failures of the British empire

Which of the following statements about Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee is correct?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

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

Imperial decline

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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