Curated OER
Political Legends and Map Symbols
Students identify the legend and map symbols. In this map skills lesson, students use a world map to find various locations using a map key.
Curated OER
Out and About: Masks
Students investigate the art of mask-making. For this cultural masks lesson, students may visit the Hancock or Horniman Museums in Britain online or in-person to discover details about cultural masks and give a try at making their own.
Curated OER
Great Britain's Greatest Queen
Fourth graders explore the reign of Queen Victoria and the significant political developments in the 19th century.
Curated OER
Breaking News English: Map Shows the Chinese Discovered America
For this English worksheet, students read "Map Shows the Chinese Discovered America," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
University of California
Ucla: Manas: British India
An overview of the British presence in India, 1600-1947, from university professor Vinay Lal. Includes links to related topics, such as the British East India Company, and to biographical details of many key figures from this period in...
Library of Congress
Loc: Country Study: India
An extensive site from the Library of Congress that covers all kinds of topics about India. Includes a very detailed history of British India under "Company Rule, 1757-1857," "The British Raj, 1858-1947," and "Sepoy Rebellion, 1857-59."...
BBC
Bbc: History: The British Raj in India 1858 1947
A detailed and insightful article which examines the colonial rule of the British in India. The author explores the origins, the Indian independence movement, how the British gave up India and more. Archived.
BBC
Bbc: History: British India and the "Great Rebellion"
A highly interesting account of the rebellion that occurred in 1857 when Indian troops staged a violent outbreak against their British masters. The author examines the causes, events and results of the mutiny. Archived.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Indian History Sourcebook: England, India, and the East Indies 1617
At this site from the Indian History Sourcebook of Fordham University, you can read two accounts dating back to 1617 of the British presence in India through the East India Company. Accounts written by an anonymous Frenchman and by...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: India: Regulating Act, 1773
In 1773 the British government took over some responsibility for ruling British India. The "Regulating Act" set up a governor-general and council nominated partly by the East India Company and partly by the government. This site...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: The Battle of Plassey 1757
Fordham University provides this site with a letter from Sir Robert Clive discussing the Battle of Plassey. Primary source document from the Modern History Sourcebook.
University of California
Ucla: Manas: The British East India Company
UCLA provides a thorough history of The (British) East India Company and its role as the governing body in India from 1757 to 1857. Includes links to relevant topics and people, providing a nontraditional look at imperialism and its...
University of California
Ucla: Manas: About India
This is a robust site from UCLA with lots of information about Indian cultures, religions, social life and organization, history and politics. Don't expect a zillion pictures, but an in-depth look at the cultures and history.
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania: An Agrarian History of South Asia
A lengthy essay that fully describes agrarian history in South Asia, along with political connections.
Other
India4u: Indian History: British India
This site from India4u, devoted to the history of modern and ancient India, provides a page about British Rule in India. There is a short passage about The Revolt of 1857 and the effects that it had.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Address to the Indian National Congress 1907
This site has a transcript of a speech given to the Indian National Congress by Bal Gangadhar Tilak in 1907.
Other
Hindu History: The British Come to Rule India and the Return of Indian
A long history of the British rule of India from its beginnings to its end.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Robert Clive
This site is provided for by the Fordham University. Read an excerpt from Clive's speech to the House of Commons regarding the rule of the East India Company over India. Offers excellent perspective on the imperialistic, superior...
Virtual Bangladesh
Virtual Bangladesh: History
This site provides a section from Virtual Bangladesh on the country's independence and history.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Age of Imperialism: Gandhi: Indian Freedom Fighter
The story of Mohandas Gandhi and how he led the nonviolent rebellion against British rule in India, resulting in India's independence. It also led to religious conflict between Hindus and Muslims who wanted separate countries (i.e.,...
Digital History
Digital History:the Tea Party and Intolerable Acts [Pdf]
Read about the problems Great Britain was having with its restive American colonists who objected to taxation on their beloved tea. See how the Tea Act resulted in the Boston Tea Party and how British attemps to punish the colonists for...
University of California
Ucla Manas: India and Its Neighbors
An Associate Professor of History at UCLA has compiled a very thorough site on all aspects of India. The main topics consist of culture, diaspora, ancient India to Current Affairs, religions, and Landscapes.
National Archives (UK)
The National Archives Learning Curve: British Empire
This resource provides information about the British Empire, and its part in world history.
University of California
Ucla: Manas: History and Politics Warren Hastings
Biography tells facts about Warren Hastings and the role he had in consolidating British power in India.