Year 10 - History
Case study: Flemish and Walloon migrants in Sandwich and Canterbury
Migrants in Britain, c800–present
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils learn about either migrants in Britain or medicine in Britain over a period of roughly 1000 years. They examine one of these themes, analysing the impact it had in Medieval, Early Modern, Industrial and Modern Britain, with a particular focus on change and continuity.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain the reasons for and experiences of Flemish and Walloon migrants, as well as the impact of Flemish and Walloon migrants on a local and national level.
Key Notes
- To improve England's economy, William Cecil invited Flemish and Walloon weavers to Sandwich and later Canterbury.
- Although they faced increasing hostility, Flemish and Walloon weavers established a community and thrived economically.
- Flemish and Walloon weavers impacted the economy and the built environment.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Flemish: One of several German groups from Flanders (modern-day Belgium)
- Walloon: One of several German groups from Flanders (modern-day Belgium) and some surrounding regions
- persecution: hostility or ill-treatment against a person or group on the basis of a ethnicity, religion or any other belief/characteristic
- apprentice: someone who is learning a new skill from an experienced worker
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- All people who migrated to England from Flanders had similar experiences.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.
To improve England's economy, William Cecil invited Flemish and Walloon weavers to Sandwich and later Canterbury. Although they faced increasing hostility, Flemish and Walloon weavers established a community and thrived economically.
2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'Flemish'
One of several German groups from Flanders (modern-day Belgium).
3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.
Mistake: All people who migrated to England from Flanders had similar experiences. Correction: Walloon weavers had more positive experiences in Canterbury and were awarded greater freedoms, when compared to Flemish weavers in Sandwich.
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