In this lesson, the children will focus on the key historical skill of cause and consequence. Children will consider why the Manchester region became an important centre for cotton production.

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-    an editable lesson presentation
-    an editable lesson plan
-      a main activity sheet
-      a stop and jot activity sheet
-      an editable challenge activity (included in the lesson presentation)

National curriculum objectives:
Pupils should be taught about significant historical events, people, and places in their own locality....