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Experience of post-WW2 migrants in Britain

Britain: Migration, empires and the people - c790 to the present day

Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils learn about a theme in British history over a period of roughly 1000 years. They examine this theme, 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 describe the experiences of those who migrated to Britain after WW2.

Key Notes

  • The end of the British Empire and independence caused migration to Britain, often for economic reasons.
  • Many people migrated to Britain because they felt a close connection to the country.
  • Despite many migrants being invited to Britain they experienced racism and discrimination.
  • British opposition to immigration arguably contributed to the Brexit Referendum in 2016.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • Commonwealth: international group of countries which once belonged to the British Empire
  • Brexit: coined after the UK voted to leave the EU, referring to British exit from the European Union
  • referendum: a vote held in which citizens vote directly on a closed question
  • eurosceptic: someone who is generally against close ties with the European Union

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • The British Nationality Act of 1948 led to an immediate and easy integration of Commonwealth immigrants into British society

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.

The end of the British Empire and independence caused migration to Britain, often for economic reasons. Many people migrated to Britain because they felt a close connection to the country.

2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'Commonwealth'

international group of countries which once belonged to the British Empire.

3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.

Mistake: The British Nationality Act of 1948 led to an immediate and easy integration of Commonwealth immigrants into British society. Correction: Although the British Nationality Act of 1948 allowed Commonwealth citizens to settle in the UK, many immigrants faced significant challenges upon arrival.

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