Year 10 - History
The end of empire, the Commonwealth and changing patterns of migration
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 end of the British Empire and the emergence of the Commonwealth led to changing patterns of migration.
Key Notes
- Although the British Empire began to come to an end from the late 1940s, many former colonies joined the Commonwealth.
- As members of the Commonwealth, migration from former colonies continued.
- Increasing migration from the Commonwealth led to new laws introduced to control and limit migration.
Vocabulary To Learn
- decolonisation: the process of freeing a nation from colonial rule
- Commonwealth: an international community made up of Britain and many of its former colonies
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- The end of the British Empire and the growth of the Commonwealth led to increasing migration from the Commonwealth throughout the second half of the 20th century.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.
Although the British Empire began to come to an end from the late 1940s, many former colonies joined the Commonwealth. As members of the Commonwealth, migration from former colonies continued.
2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'decolonisation'
the process of freeing a nation from colonial rule.
3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.
Mistake: The end of the British Empire and the growth of the Commonwealth led to increasing migration from the Commonwealth throughout the second half of the 20th century. Correction: Although migration to Britain initially increased in the second part of the 20th century, it was limited by immigration laws introduced in the 1960s - which aimed to target black and Asian migrants.
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