The Wild West – Custer’s Last Stand - Worksheet to support the BBC TV Drama Documentary Drama-documentary exploring George Armstrong Custer’s motives when, on a blistering hot Sunday in June 1876, 366 men of his 7th Cavalry attacked an Indian village numbering 2,000 braves. Two-thirds of the soldiers were killed. But the latest historical research shows that, against all the odds, Custer was close to pulling off a remarkable victory. And his actions, far from foolish, were based on a brutally simple and far-from-glorious plan. Toby Stephens plays Custer and Michael Praed narrates. Written to support independent / flipped/ enrichment/ video based learning, the 3 page worksheet includes a wide variety of data collection tasks and higher order activities 3 Page worksheet Written in Publisher and formatted to A3 printing, the worksheet can be saved as a PDF for A4 printing

Supporting worksheet for Chapter 43 of Ben Wilson’s ‘Empire of The Deep’ to support the Edexcel A Level: gaining and losing an empire 1763-1914. Wilson’s book provides an overview of the changing role of the Royal Navy support the breadth element of the course. The sheets are designed to be printed on A3 but can be amended and saved as PDF’s for A4 printing if desired

Boom, Bust & Recovery: Empire of Liberty - Chapter 11 - War & Peace - Supporting Worksheet. Worksheet designed to serve as either an introduction / revision activity or part of a wider reading programme based upon Chapter 11 of David Reynolds Book: Sub-Topics covered: ‘Too proud to fight’ A world safe for democracy The lost peace ‘100 percent Americanism’ The Jazz Age hits Main Street Written in Publisher and designed to be printed as an A3 worksheet it can be edited and saved as a PDF for printing on A4

Boom, Bust & Recovery: Empire of Liberty - Chapter 12 - Boom to Bomb - Supporting Worksheet. Worksheet designed to serve as either an introduction / revision activity or part of a wider reading programme based upon Chapter 11 of David Reynolds Book: Sub-Topics covered: ‘Boom and Bust’ New Deal For the Survival of Democracy Floundering into War ‘A Hell of a War’ Written in Publisher and designed to be printed as a four page A3 worksheet it can be edited and saved as a PDF for printing on A4

Boom, Bust & Recovery: Empire of Liberty - Chapter 13 - Red or Dead - Supporting Worksheet. Worksheet designed to serve as either an introduction / revision activity or part of a wider reading programme based upon Chapter 11 of David Reynolds Book: Sub-Topics covered: From World War to Cold War A world half-slave, half-free The suburban republic The Cold War turns Hot Written in Publisher and designed to be printed as a four page A3 worksheet it can be edited and saved as a PDF for printing on A4

Written to support the Edexcel A Level: Gaining and Losing an Empire 1763-1914 this worksheet is written as part of a reading and extension programme to expand students understanding and independence a learners. The worksheet takes students through the chapter using a variety of tasks and activities to develop and deepen their understanding. ‘The Rise and Fall of British Naval Master’ Paul Kennedy - Chapter 7 - Mahan versus Mackinder

In this programme we discover how a few thousand British people ruled over India, a country of more than 250 million people and the centre point of the whole British empire. Niall Ferguson demonstrates the vital role played by the Indian army both within India and beyond, and the role of British technology in developing the army and modern Indian cities. Modern-day footage of the hill station at Simla gives us a glimpse of colonial life in late 19th century India. From the early 19th century an elite class of well-educated Indians was encouraged, with men like JN Bose becoming successful lawyers and administrators. In fact, the British administrators were so few in number that it was essential to involve Indian people in their own government. Yet by the end of the 19th century the White Mutiny threatened to end this liberal attitude and ultimately led to a genuine Nationalist movement. Looking at the Caribbean in the same period, Niall explores the conditions for black people after the abolition of slavery and the treatment of respectable black religious leaders such as George William Gordon. A 3 page resource Written in Publisher and formatted to A3 the resource can also be saved as a PDF for A4 printing

Written to support the Edexcel A Level: Gaining and Losing an Empire 1763-1914 this worksheet is written as part of a reading and extension programme to expand students understanding and independence a learners. The worksheet takes students through the chapter using a variety of tasks and activities to develop and deepen their understanding. ‘The Rise and Fall of British Naval Mastery’ Paul Kennedy - Chapter 6 -Pax Britanica: 1815-1859

Following the religious revival that started in the late 18th century, missionaries began working in Africa and India in an attempt to bring Christianity and civilization to societies perceived as heathens. We learn of David Livingstone’s adventures in Africa as he attempted to link the three 'C’s - Christianity, commerce and civilization. From his discovery of the Victoria Falls to his famous meeting with Henry Stanley, we follow the career of this fascinating character. Presenter Niall Ferguson also travels to India and examines the changing attitudes towards Indian religions and culture during the 19th century. He also traces the Indian mutiny of 1857 and its brutal aftermath in which thousands were brutally killed. A 3 page resource Written in Publisher and formatted to A3 the resource can also be saved as a PDF for A4 printing

The concept of ‘plantation’ is explored in this program, yet presenter Niall Ferguson is not referring to crops but the settlement of British people into the colonies. Without this mass white emigration there would have been no empire. Visiting Northern Ireland, the USA and Australia, we explore how the first colonies of the British empire developed. In contrast to the Spanish, the British viewed the colonies as a way to gain land to settle on and use, rather than just conquest and plunder. The east coast of the USA was first settled by puritans wanting religious freedom, including those who sailed on the famous ship ‘The Mayflower’ in 1620. The combination of cheap land and abundant natural resources made this an ideal location for sugar and tobacco plantations. Niall goes on to describe the American War of Independence a century and a half later. From Native American Indians to the Aborigines of Australia, the indigenous people of the ‘New World’ were treated appallingly, with little or no respect for land rights. One of the great ironies of the British empire is the difference between official policy in London and the actions of white settlers in the colonies. A 3 page resource Written in Publisher and formatted to A3 the resource can also be saved as a PDF for A4 printing

Two introductory slides to explain the chronological course of the British rule in India

Worksheet written to support Chp 21 ‘Irresponsibility’ by H.Brogan in his work - The Penguin History of the USA. This resource forms part of an extended reading programme to broaden the understanding of students and foster an independent work ethic outside of the classroom by flipping content.

Worksheet to support the BBC History File - Germany - Ep.5 Opposition documentary. Comprehension and higher order questioning included. Designed to support both classroom and flipped learning opportunities as well as revision for the 9-1 GCSE

17: Revolt Against Slavery Worksheets to support the Articles : Revolt against Slavery: The slow dawn of anti-slavery sentiment in Britain and Granville Sharp’s fight for negro rights under the law. A gruelling Campaign: The long struggle, headed by William Wilberforce, that in 1807 - after 18 years of angry debate - led t the end of the slave-trade in the Empire. Breaking the Bonds: The rising tide of public opinion finally forces through the measure which outlawed slavery throughout the Empire.

Introductory/Revision Booklet based around the Pearson Christie & Christie textbook and wider reading. This resource deals with content and knowledge and does not contain any assessment