Sepoy Mutiny

A good analysis of the reasons for the revolt is presented HERE.

If someone prefers a video format, have a look at this clip:






OK, I know it's a complex topic, so HERE is a little cheat - a good summary in Polish.

The British in India - part 1

We'll be talking about the British East India Company, but watch this video to learn more about trade and the presence of the Dutch in this region.

Remember that Crash Course videos have English subtitles - so you can switch them on if John Green speaks too fast ;)

The French and Indian War

Go HERE to watch a brilliant animation.

In class we'll be more interested in what happened AFTER the war.

The French and Indian War from Austin Spence

A timeline of British monarchs

Just to refresh your memory:

17 th century England Monarchy Problems. James I (VI of Scotland), 1603-25 Gunpowder Plot 1605 – restore Catholic monarch Guy Fawkes Day – Nov. 5 Golden.

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Pirates!!! Arrrhhh!!! And the Queen Anne's War in the background.

How come England has (had) so many little islands all over the world? Let's find out - at least where they came from in the Caribbeans.



Among all real and fictious pirates, Blackbeard is probably the most interesting one:




And to get some taste in what it was like to be a pirate, let's visit an interactive National Geographic page - but remember, it's kiddies website ;)

Go HERE for a bit more serious take.

Atlantic Slave Trade

These are the videos we watched in class:





And the full lesson with an online quiz and additionla information can be found HERE.

The details of the main two "triangles" are explained in the clip below:





And this is a lesson from our old friends over at Crash Course. Remember that you can click on CC to get the English subtitles ;)

Triangular Trade

This video is a good summary of the class.



For introductory information on the Triangular Trade routes/goods go HERE.