Year 10 - History
The EU 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 Britain joining and leaving the EU directly impacted patterns of migration from Europe.
Key Notes
- By the 1960s, the British government hoped to improve relations with mainland Europe.
- Britain had been unable to join the European Union (EU) until 1973.
- The 1992 Maastricht Treaty led to increasing migration from Europe to Britain.
- Migration from the EU rapidly increased in 2004, when eight Eastern European countries joined.
- Migration declined rapidly after Britain formally left the EU in 2020.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Commonwealth: an international community made up of Britain and many former colonies
- referendum: a vote held in which citizens vote directly on a closed question
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Britain joined the EU with the intention of encouraging greater migration from Europe.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.
By the 1960s, the British government hoped to improve relations with mainland Europe. Britain had been unable to join the European Union (EU) until 1973.
2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'Commonwealth'
an international community made up of Britain and many former colonies.
3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.
Mistake: Britain joined the EU with the intention of encouraging greater migration from Europe. Correction: When Britain joined the EU in 1973, it was primarily for economic reasons as they hoped to boost their economy through trading relationships with Europe.
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