A2 Historical enquiry: India and the British Empire,

What are you working towards? One 3,000-3,500 word essay examining why the British gave India her independence in 1947 One 500 word essay commenting on which books, articles and primary sources you found most useful 1st term: taught course (Britain and Empire/Indian Nationalism) 2 nd term: writing coursework independently but under supervision – not a CA Deadline: Friday 27 th March 2015

breakdown of course Total A2: AS Paper 1 – 25% AS Paper 2 – 25% A2 c/w – 20% A2 Paper 1 – 30%

Key points You have a choice of 12 titles such as: ‘With reference to the period , how important was the nationalist movement in Indian Independence?’ Or “With …., how far was independence granted for economic reasons?” Decide which title by start of Feb; after this, there’s no going back Every question demands a multi-causal answer Every question demands a synoptic answer (must refer to at least 100 years)

Resources Britain and India textbook – A/S textbook focused on nationalism Moodle VLE – password – Gandhi14 N. Ferguson – Empire L. James – Raj I. Copland – India

expectations Bring lesson notes to class Keep organised notes Homework/reading prep to be completed and bought to the lesson Take note of everything you read (use hand outs to help you)

Summary of last term You have covered: Timeline of Indian independence Empire (Ferguson and Schama) Indian Mutiny Gandhi Your Task In groups of 4 or 5, you are going to choose one of these topic areas and present back your key findings from last term to the class (dates, figures, events, significance)