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Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils study a specific historical environment. They learn about the local context of this area and the way in which it interacted with national issues and the themes they have studied in their thematic study.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to describe the state of Britain after World War Two and explain how this led to increased Caribbean migration.

Key Notes

• As a result of the Second World War, Britain was in dire need of workers in order to rebuild the nation.
• People from across the British Empire had fought for Britain in WW2, but many returned to their home colonies in 1945.
• The 'Windrush generation' is the name given to early migrants to Britain from the Caribbean after 1948.
• Higher wages in Britain led to Caribbean migration; migrants faced discrimination, poor working and living conditions.
• The 1960s became known as the 'Swinging Sixties' as conditions improved and people had more time for leisure activities.

Vocabulary To Learn

• rationing: to only be allowed a fixed amount of something, for example, bread or meat, often due to shortages
• Commonwealth citizens: citizens who lived in British colonies or former British colonies who had joined the Commonwealth

Common Mistakes To Avoid

• Students may believe that there was only rationing in Britain during WW2.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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• The Mangrove Nine Study Guide
• Writing about Notting Hill and its sources Study Guide