Causes of the Indian Mutiny in 1857 - The Uprising

Why was there an uprising in 1857? [#5]

Lesson #5 of 6 lessons towards the enquiry: “Why did the Indians mutiny in 1857?” [Concept: Cause & Consequence]. See my TES shop for other lesson and bundle offers!

Suitable as a standalone lesson or within a scheme of work!

Overview: In this lesson, students will be familiarised with the uprising of 1857 itself, examining a variety of short- and med-term causes, including the treatment of Indian sepoys and the religious tensions that arose as a result of new cartridges greased in fats. The lesson will also give students the opportunity to begin ranking and organising different causes / factors, in order to hone their conceptual understanding and prepare them for writing an argument (see lesson 6 on my TES shop).

Suitability: Designed for Key Stage 3 (Years 7 – 9), but possibly suitable for KS4.

Approximate Delivery Time: 50 – 60 Minutes

What will you get?

• PowerPoint Presentation – Fully scaffolded PPT to support teaching. Note: The PPT may contain animations / clips.
• Worksheets – Printable worksheets to support teaching activities.
• Adaptive Teaching Strategies – An adaptable lesson for a range of learning abilities, with a variety of activities (i.e., whiteboards; think-pair-share; stretch-and-challenge activities).