Commemoration and contestation of the British Empire
I can explain how and why perspectives regarding the British Empire have changed over time and that historians still debate the impacts of the Empire today.
Commemoration and contestation of the British Empire
I can explain how and why perspectives regarding the British Empire have changed over time and that historians still debate the impacts of the Empire today.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Perspectives on British Empire have changed over time.
- In the 19th century, the Empire was celebrated in Britain and seen as a source of pride.
- Many contemporary historians view the impact of the British Empire negatively.
- Many historians have revised interpretations of Empire to include the perspectives of the colonised.
- The theory of postcolonialism argues that the impacts of colonialism are still felt today.
Common misconception
Historians have finished debating the legacy of the British Empire.
Historians continue to debate the legacy of the British Empire as new information emerges.
Keywords
Empire - an empire is a group of countries or provinces ruled from the centre by another person or group of people
Imperial - something relating to empire is known as imperial
Historiography - historiography is the study of the writing of history and of written history
Postcolonialism - postcolonialism is a theoretical approach that is concerned with the impact of colonisation in colonies and former colonies
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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ideas focused on the impact of colonisation in colonies
Relating to empire
the study of the writing of history and of written history