Year 10 - History
Impact of empire on migration in and out of Britain
Britain: Migration, empires and the people - c790 to the present day
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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 the British Empire caused a significant amount of migration to and from Britain, as well as migration within the Empire.
Key Notes
- Many people migrated to Britain from the colonies, such as India and Ireland.
- WW1 and WW2 caused increased migration due to soldiers from the colonies fighting for Britain.
- Many Jewish people migrated to Britain fleeing persecution in Europe.
- Many people from Britain migrated to other parts of the empire for largely economic reasons.
- The Empire caused migration between different colonies, such as India and parts of Africa.
Vocabulary To Learn
- colony: a country or area under the control of another country and occupied by settlers from that country
- persecution: being targeted and treated badly, worse than others, over a sustained period of time
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- All migration in this period was voluntary and driven by individual choices.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.
Many people migrated to Britain from the colonies, such as India and Ireland. WW1 and WW2 caused increased migration due to soldiers from the colonies fighting for Britain.
2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'colony'
a country or area under the control of another country and occupied by settlers from that country.
3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.
Mistake: All migration in this period was voluntary and driven by individual choices. Correction: Not all migrations were voluntary at this time. For instance, indentured labour schemes often coerced individuals into migration under harsh conditions. Additionally, Jewish migration was frequently driven by persecution.
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