A collection of short films following the footsteps of the company that revolutionised the British lifestyle and laid the foundations of today's global trading systems.
The films explore six areas:
- Conflict and Mutiny
- Customs and Culture
- Greed and Famine
- Merchants and Rulers
- The Rise of a Trading Colossus
- The Seven Years War
These clips are taken from the 大象传媒 World News documentary, The East India Company - It's Rise and Fall
Suitable for teaching KS3 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and Third / Fourth Level in Scotland.
History KS3: Conflict and Mutiny. video
The position of the Company comes under threat from forces at home and in India, resulting in India eventually being given to Queen Victoria.
History KS3: Customs and Culture. video
A short film which describes how the British embraced Indian culture both through changes in fashions and culture.
History KS3: From Greed to Famine. video
The riches accrued from the Company鈥檚 success gave men such as Clive enormous influence in Parliament and society. However, events in India meant that it wouldn鈥檛 last.
History KS3: From Merchants to Rulers. video
After the crash, the British government took over the Company, expanded its territories and built an empire.
History KS3: The Rise of a Trading Colossus. video
A short film which describes the development of the East India Company, which grew from a trading enterprise to possess the powers of a small state.
History KS3: The Seven Years War. video
A short film explaining how the East India Company overcame opposition from the French to gain control of India.
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