Teacher Explains
✨ Word Association Warm-up
Alright class, let's dive into a significant chapter in our history: The First War of Indian Independence. But first, let's warm up with a quick word association game. I'll say a word, and you tell me what it makes you think of in a single sentence.
✨ East India Company's Rise
Ready? Cage. Bully. Unhappy. Unfair rules. These words capture how many Indians felt under British rule. Remember from our last lesson how the East India Company gained power after the Battles of Plassey and Buxar? Well, things only got more complicated from there.
✨ Divide and Rule Policy
The British started making deals with different kingdoms across India, but these agreements were often unfair. People revolted, but these were small and easily put down. To stay in control, the British even used a 'divide and rule' strategy, playing on religious differences. Now, we're going to explore what led to the big one: The First War of Independence, where people from all over India finally stood up against the injustice.
