Year 10 - History
Post-war migration to Britain
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 how the conditions in post-war Britain led to an increase in migration from the Caribbean and Europe.
Key Notes
- As a result of the damage caused by the Second World War, Britain was in need of 1.3 million workers.
- The 1948 Nationality Act increased the number of migrants from the Commonwealth.
- New laws were intended to encourage the migration of workers from predominantly white nations (e.g. Ireland and Poland).
- Although their migration was encouraged, migrants often faced prejudice and hostility on arriving in Britain.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Commonwealth: an international community made up of Britain and many of its former colonies
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- All migrants from predominantly white nations were welcomed by authorities and local communities.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.
As a result of the damage caused by the Second World War, Britain was in need of 1.3 million workers. The 1948 Nationality Act increased the number of migrants from the Commonwealth.
2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'Commonwealth'
an international community made up of Britain and many of its former colonies.
3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.
Mistake: All migrants from predominantly white nations were welcomed by authorities and local communities. Correction: Although Irish migrants were encouraged to migrate, they often faced hostility on arriving in Britain. Like Caribbean migrants, many struggled to find suitable accommodation as landlords were unwilling to rent to them.
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