Unit 5: Industrial Empires
1750 – 1914 CEIndustrial powers rapidly expanded, and so did their grip on the world. Follow the rise of empire and explore how individuals and communities resisted at every turn.
Imperialism and Colonialism
Resistance

Lesson 5.3
Colonialism
What really drives a power to control another place? Colonial powers expanded with promises of trade and progress, but their goals often mixed ambition, economic pressure, and control.

Lesson 5.4
Experiencing Colonialism
Colonialism wasn’t experienced the same way everywhere. In the face colonialism, individuals and communities found ways to preserve their identity, resist control, and adapt to survive.

Lesson 5.5
Resisting Colonialism in Ghana and India
In Ghana and India, resistance emerged even when it seemed impossible to challenge colonial power. Rebellion, leadership, and courage shaped these struggles—and continue to shape how they are remembered today.
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