This video introduces teachers to the history of the British Empire, explaining how it grew through exploration, trade and war, and how it affected people across the world. It explores the consequences of empire, including colonisation, slavery and resistance, and shows how people from the empire contributed to the world wars and later settled in Britain.

This video is part of Kapow History’s Whole school Remembrance collection. It supports teachers’ understanding of the people who contributed to the war effort and where they came from.

History, Whole school Remembrance collection, Year 5: Who contributed to the war effort?