1. Lesson 2 – The British in India and Independence

2. Aims: Understand the problems of partition Explain why it was difficult to reach an agreed decision on partition Judge who had a greater influence in the decisions made to partition India

3. Lets revisit the maps….. What possible problems could arise when partitioning India? In your pairs, write down as many ideas as you can think of. Then, choose one idea and write it on your whiteboard.

4. Use the cards in your groups to solve the following mystery: Why was it hard to reach an agreed decision on partition? Who do you think had a greater influence in the decision making process in partitioning India?