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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 Caribbean migrants came to work in Britain in the 1950s and made many contributions to Britain.

Key Notes

• After WW2, there was a significant labour shortage, so the government invited people from the Commonwealth to work.
• The 1948 Nationality Act created 'Citizens of the United Kingdom and Colonies' who could move to Britain.
• Many workers from the Caribbean arrived in 1948 on the Empire Windrush.
• Many of the Windrush generation took up roles in transport or as nurses, making important cultural contributions.
• Caribbean immigrants from Britain experienced significant racism and discrimination.

Vocabulary To Learn

• Commonwealth: an international organisation consisting of states which once belonged to the British Empire
• socio-economic: the combination of social and economic factors or conditions influencing or related to a particular group, community or society

Common Mistakes To Avoid

• The Empire Windrush brought all Caribbean migrants to Britain.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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