Year 10 - History
Case study: Huguenots
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 Huguenot migration to England, as well as the experiences and impact of Huguenot migrants.
Key Notes
- Tens of thousands of Huguenot migrants settled in England in the 1680s as a result of religious persecution in France.
- Most Huguenots had positive experiences as they were wealthy migrants who received great protection from the monarch.
- Huguenots migrants had the greatest impact on the English economy, although they also impacted English culture.
Vocabulary To Learn
- naturalise: to be given the same rights as a citizen of a nation
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Huguenots had to settle in England as it was the only Protestant nation in Europe.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.
Tens of thousands of Huguenot migrants settled in England in the 1680s as a result of religious persecution in France. Most Huguenots had positive experiences as they were wealthy migrants who received great protection from the monarch.
2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'naturalise'
to be given the same rights as a citizen of a nation.
3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.
Mistake: Huguenots had to settle in England as it was the only Protestant nation in Europe. Correction: Huguenots were looking to flee to a safe Protestant nation, and England became the choice for around 50 000 Huguenots as it was known to be more tolerant - not because there were no other nations where Huguenots could settle.
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