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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 recall that westward migration between the 16th and 17th century was caused by economic resources and religious persecution, as well as other factors.

Key Notes

• Economic interests were a strong motivation for the creation of English colonies.
• Enslaved people were forcibly transported to the Americas from West Africa in order to increase profits in the colonies.
• Religious persecution was an important reason for migration during the 16th and 17th centuries.
• Migration during this time had a profound impact on national identities in America, Ireland and Scotland.

Vocabulary To Learn

• enslaved people: people who have been forced to work without pay, lose their freedom and become the property of another person; sources often refer to them as slaves
• colony: a country or area under control of another country and occupied by settlers from that country
• migration: the movement of people into a new area or country

Common Mistakes To Avoid

• Westward migration always refers to migration to the Americas.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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