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The Gunpowder Plot
The Gunpowder Plot
In Year 8 we begin our studies with a look at the Stuarts and the Gunpowder Plot, with a look at the latter focusing on whether or not the plotters were framed.
James I of England and VI of Scotland.pptxJames I of England worksheet
Gunpowder Plot.pptxThe Gunpowder Plot
The English Civil War
The English Civil War
Next we move on to the English Civil War. We look at why it happened, the key events and the New Model Army. After that we spend some time on the subsequent trial and execution of Charles I, as well as life under Oliver Cromwell.
Charles I.pptxCharles I worksheet
The Long Parliament.pptxThe Long Parliament worksheet
Henrietta Maria.pptxHenrietta Maria worksheet
Oliver Cromwell.pptxOliver Cromwell worksheet
English Civil War.pptxEnglish Civil War worksheet
English Civil War soldiers.pptxEnglish Civil War soldiers worksheet
The Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution
After Cromwell we fast forward to the Industrial Revolution, in which we look at the demise of the cottage industry in favour of the factory system. This includes a focus on key individuals and working conditions for ordinary people, including children.
Agricultural Revolution.pptxAgricultural Revolution worksheet
Industrial Revolution timeline.pptxIndustrial Revolution timeline worksheet
Spinning Jenny.pptxSpinning Jenny worksheet
Power Loom.pptxPower Loom worksheet
Migration
Migration
Another major topic that we'll study in Year 8 is on migration and how it has helped shape and impact Britain. We'll look at various groups of migrants, including African, Jewish, Irish, Indian and Caribbean, as well as post-WWII migration from within the British Empire, which will naturally focus on Windrush.
The British Empire and Slavery
The British Empire and Slavery
A study of the British Empire and its shameful links to the slave trade comes next. We have a look at the growth of the British Empire and, to a greater depth, the slave trade triangle between Britain, Africa and the USA. This includes the likes of the Middle Passage and life on the plantations.
History of slavery.pptxHistory of slavery worksheet
Transatlantic slave trade.pptxTransatlantic slave trade worksheet
Cotton and slavery.pptxCotton and slavery worksheet
Slave Trade Act, 1807.pptxSlave Trade Act, 1807 worksheet
Haitian Revolution.pptxHaitian Revolution worksheet
Unequal Britain
Unequal Britain
The final topic for the year will involve a detailed study of what life was like for women during the Victorian and Edwardian era, as well as the campaign for female suffrage. Both the Suffragists and the Suffragettes will feature, prior to examining the role of women during World War I and the impact their efforts had in campaigning for the vote.
Emmeline Pankhurst.pptxEmmeline Pankhurst worksheet
Cat and Mouse Act.pptxCat and Mouse Act worksheet
Women and WWI.pptxWomen and World War I worksheet
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