The British Empire in India

A focused lesson introducing British rule in India and why it became known as the “Jewel in the Crown” of the empire. Students explore the economic, political, and strategic importance of India and how the East India Company (EIC) expanded its influence.

What’s Included

• Clear, structured lesson plan
• PowerPoint on British expansion, EIC control, and India’s role in the empire
• Creative worksheet: Design an East India Company recruitment poster
• Adaptive worksheet with sentence starters and simplified guidance

Learning Focus
Students examine how the EIC operated, why Britain valued India so highly, and how recruitment and propaganda shaped imperial expansion. They then create a recruitment poster, using persuasive language and imagery to reflect EIC aims and motivations.

Ideal For

• KS3/KS4 History
• Empire or India units
• Creative tasks linked to historical understanding

A concise, engaging lesson that blends historical context with creative communication, helping students understand how the EIC promoted its power and ambitions.