Year 10 - History
Migration in medieval England
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 migration, experiences and impact of migrants on medieval England.
Key Notes
- People migrated because of the potential for political and religious influence as well as financial gain.
- Migrant experiences varied across the period, they depended on the relationship between the authorities and migrants.
- Migrants had an impact on the economy, built environment and culture of medieval England.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Danelaw: the area of England in the north and east controlled by the Vikings
- Angevin Empire: territories in England, Wales, Ireland and France held by Henry II and his descendants in the 12th and 13th centuries
- assimilate: how far individuals or groups of immigrants adopt the culture, customs and values of the majority of people living in their new home country
- autonomy: how far individuals or groups of migrants hold onto the culture, customs and values of their homeland
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Migrant experiences were dependent solely on when they migrated to England.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.
People migrated because of the potential for political and religious influence as well as financial gain. Migrant experiences varied across the period, they depended on the relationship between the authorities and migrants.
2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'Danelaw'
the area of England in the north and east controlled by the Vikings.
3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.
Mistake: Migrant experiences were dependent solely on when they migrated to England. Correction: Migrant experiences were dependent on a variety of factors, this includes when they migrated, the relationship between each migrant group and the authorities and where in England they settled.
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