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60 Second Histories

Was the British Empire a good or bad thing?

K - 5th
This video explores the raw materials from around the Empire helped fire the Industrial Revolution, this video takes a look at what was traded and with whom.
Instructional Video1:58
60 Second Histories

The Beginning of the British Empire

K - 5th
A description of the start of the British Empire with the early explorers, dating back to Tudor times.
Instructional Video1:58
60 Second Histories

British Empire - The Jewel in the Crown

K - 5th
A look at how India became fully integrated into the British Empire.
Instructional Video2:06
60 Second Histories

Was the British Empire a good or a bad thing? Part 1

K - 5th
Part 1 of this short series looks at the pros and cons of the British Empire; it covers the positive changes the Empire brought to other countries as well as the negative impact.
Instructional Video1:50
60 Second Histories

British Empire - trading companies

K - 5th
A look at the various trading companies that grew up including the East India Company, the Virginia Company and the Venetian company amongst others
Instructional Video1:46
60 Second Histories

The East India Company

K - 5th
A description of the founding of the East India Company, how and what it trades with India and the creation of it's own army.
Instructional Video1:50
60 Second Histories

Was the British Empire a good or bad thing? Part 3

K - 5th
Part 3 of this short series gives a brief summary of the Empire debate; it recaps on some of the positive and negative impacts and leaves the audience to decide.