Year 10 - History
Palatine refugees in the early 1700s
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 Palatine migrants, as well as the experiences and impact of Palatine migrants.
Key Notes
- Palatine migrants settled in England to escape the devastation of war, in the hope of migrating onto North America.
- Palatines had a largely negative experience once the government and Church realised that one third were Catholics.
- As very few Palatines remained in England, they had little impact beyond the 1709 act being revoked.
Vocabulary To Learn
- naturalise: to be given the same rights as a citizen of the nation
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- As Palatines were not all Protestant migrants they had entirely negative experiences as migrants in England.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.
Palatine migrants settled in England to escape the devastation of war, in the hope of migrating onto North America. Palatines had a largely negative experience once the government and Church realised that one third were Catholics.
2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'naturalise'
to be given the same rights as a citizen of the nation.
3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.
Mistake: As Palatines were not all Protestant migrants they had entirely negative experiences as migrants in England. Correction: Palatines were initially welcomed and supported, as authorities believed they were Protestant refugees. Their experiences became negative as authorities realised that many were Catholics seeking better economic opportunities.
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