This KS3 history lesson examines how the British Empire shaped North Africa and the Middle East from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century. Students will explore Britain’s role in Egypt, Palestine/Israel, Jordan, and the Gulf States, including the Suez Canal takeover, the 1916 Sykes–Picot Agreement, the creation of Transjordan, and the discovery of oil in the Gulf.

Pupils will investigate whether British control brought progress, lasting change, or instability, using timelines, case studies, and debate. They will learn about key events such as the Balfour Declaration, Arab Revolt, and independence movements, and judge the depth of political, economic, and social changes Britain made in the region.

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