Year 2 - History
Paul Stephenson arrives in Bristol
Significant individuals who changed Britain: how did they fight for change?
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Unit Summary
The stories of Emily Davison and Paul Stephenson help students understand when change has occurred in social justice. They learn about the diversity of those who fought for change and gain a broader sense of history and curiosity about the past.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to describe how Paul Stephenson came to Bristol and what it was like there for black people.
Key Notes
- After school Paul joined the RAF and spent time in Germany working with young people.
- After the RAF he studied youth work and moved to Bristol in 1962.
- He was the first black youth worker in Bristol.
- At this time many black people had come from the Caribbean to live in Bristol.
- Even though they had travelled to Britain to help the country recover after the war, they were not treated well.
Vocabulary To Learn
- RAF: people in the RAF fly planes for Britain's Royal Air Force to protect the country
- youth worker: a youth worker's job is to work with and help young people
- Caribbean: the Caribbean is a group of islands in the Caribbean Sea, which is between North and South America
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Some may think that people only came to Britain from the Caribbean.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.
After school Paul joined the RAF and spent time in Germany working with young people. After the RAF he studied youth work and moved to Bristol in 1962.
2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'RAF'
people in the RAF fly planes for Britain's Royal Air Force to protect the country.
3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.
Mistake: Some may think that people only came to Britain from the Caribbean. Correction: People from all over the world came to Britain, including from places like India and Poland.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Changes for women following Emily Davison's death Study Guide
- Comparing Paul Stephenson and Emily Davison Study Guide
- Emily Davison and the Suffragettes Study Guide
- Emily Davison and the tragedy at Epsom Racecourse Study Guide
- Emily Davison's early life and education Study Guide
- Emily Davison's funeral Study Guide
- Paul Stephenson and The Bay Horse pub Study Guide
- Paul Stephenson and the Bristol Bus Boycott Study Guide
- Paul Stephenson's early life and evacuation Study Guide
- Paul Stephenson's legacy in Bristol and Britain Study Guide
- Stories from Emily Davison's activism Study Guide
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