*Full Lesson* Reasons for British Occupation of Egypt (Edexcel A-Level History)

This is the first lesson in a series covering the new Edexcel A-Level History unit: Britain losing and gaining an Empire 1763 - 1914.

This series of lessons covers the fifth depth study: The Nile Valley, 1882–98.

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During this lesson, pupils will:
*Compare maps from 1683 and 1800 to investigate the decline of the Ottoman Empire
* Use ISMs to begin to identify why Egypt was significant to the British Empire
* Watch a video about the development of the Suez Canal and its significance to world shipping and trade.
* Use sources to investigate the British governments reasons for intervention and occupation in Egypt.
* Identify the key reasons (MEERPS) for British occupation.
* Analyse the reasons and make arguments about the most significant reason for British occupation.

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