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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 impact of Jewish migrants on medieval England, as well as the experiences of Jewish settlers.

Key Notes

• Jewish people were invited to migrate to England by Norman rulers.
• Many Jewish people were encouraged to work as moneylenders, although many also worked in other professions.
• Due to increasing antisemitism, Jewish people faced greater discrimination from the late 1100s.
• Jewish people were expelled by Edward I in 1290, not to return for nearly 400 years.

Vocabulary To Learn

• antisemitism: hatred of or discrimination towards Jewish people
• usury: the action of lending money and charging interest, called a sin by the Pope

Common Mistakes To Avoid

• All Jewish people who migrated to England worked as moneylenders.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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