Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Colonialism in India / The Sepoy Revolt of 1857

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine the factors dividing colonial India. They examine the motives of the colonizers. They research colonial India. They participate in a debate on major controversies surrounding the revolt in colonial India.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Sepoy Revolt of 1857

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students participate in a role-play activity. They examine the factors dividing colonial India. They examine how the British raj contributed to the formation of Indian nationalism.
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Emory University

Emory University: Postcolonial Studies: The Sepoy War of 1857

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed essay that analyzes the various historical events surrounding and leading up to the Rebellion of 1857. Source list and pictures included.
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Other

The British Empire: The Indian Mutiny of 1857

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a nice timeline to the events of the Mutiny of 1857 along with a list of battles fought during the Mutiny.
Handout
Other

India4u: Indian History: British India

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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BBC

Bbc: History: British India and the "Great Rebellion"

For Students 9th - 10th
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.