ICSE Class 8 History & Civics, Unit 4: Traders to Rulers
From the CISCE curriculum. 3 key concepts, about 1 day of study at 20 to 30 minutes a day.
What this unit aims at
‘Traders to Rulers’ will help children understand how the British gradually gained political control over India and established their supremacy over different parts of the country. They will discover and gain insights into how the Battles of Plassey and Buxar led to the establishment of the British as a major power in India. Most parts of India were either directly or indirectly controlled by the British through various expansionist policies. They will also develop the ability to analyse the conditions of 18th century India and the impact of colonial rule on the country.
Your child should be able to
- understand and discuss the system of trade and commerce in India in the 17th and 18th centuries
- identify the intense rivalry among the trading companies
- discuss the impact of the Battle of Plassey and Buxar in strengthening the British position in India
- understand the expansionist policy of the British with reference to dual government, doctrine of lapse, subsidiary alliance and annexation of Avadh
- Traders to Rulers
Key concepts in this unit
- Advent of English East India Company- a brief mention Conquest of Bengal- Battle of Plassey, Buxar- causes and results.
- Dual Government- Drawbacks of Dual government.
- Policy of British Expansion (meaning and examples) – Doctrine of lapse, Subsidiary Alliance, Annexation of Awadh (pretext).
Teach this unit at home
- A day-by-day plan from the CISCE concepts, so you know what to cover each day.
- A step-by-step script for each day, so you know what to say and ask (AI-written from the CISCE curriculum, so check it against your child's school book).
- A quiz at the end.
From the CISCE Curriculum for Classes I to VIII (2016). CISCE sets what is taught, not the textbooks, so schools use different books and there are no page numbers here. Adhian Gurus is not affiliated with CISCE.