international group of countries which once belonged to the British Empire

coined after the UK voted to leave the EU, referring to British exit from the European Union

a vote held in which citizens vote directly on a closed question

someone who is generally against close ties with the European Union

Experience of post-WW2 migrants in Britain

History

 In this unit, students studied how migration patterns changed after WW2, alongside considering the relationship between the UK and the rest of Europe prior to the European Union. In 'Cold War origins: what led to the breakdown of the 'Grand Alliance'?', students will gain an understanding of Britain's position globally in the latter half of the 20th century when they come to study the Cold War.

In 'Migration: in what ways did empire impact migration to and from Britain?', pupils looked at the impact of different groups and major events on migration to and within the British Empire. In this unit, students will study how migration patterns changed after WW2, as well as helping an understanding of the relationship between the UK and the rest of Europe prior to the European Union.

Migration: understanding post-WW2 migrant experiences

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Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

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In what year was the British Nationality Act passed?

When did HMT Empire Windrush arrive in the UK?

They shared the same traditions and foods.

They had experience of the British education system.

They were familiar with British laws and customs.

They were geographically close to Britain.

How did coming from a Commonwealth country benefit some migrants who came to Britain?

Complete the following sentence: A {{}} was held in 2016 for British citizens to vote whether to leave or remain in the EU.

What term is used for someone who is generally against close ties with the European Union?

expansion of the EU to include more Eastern European countries

Put the following events in chronological order.

What is the name for the organisation set up in 1957 by the Treaty of Rome?

Which countries were founding members of the EEC?

Britain felt it would be better off outside the organisation.

Britain had support from other countries as part of its empire.

Britain often argued with France, who were part of the EEC.

Britain had a close relationship with the USA.

Britain was not considered part of Europe.

Why did Britain originally not join the EEC?

The principle of free movement for members of the EU.

What led to more migration to Britain from Eastern Europe from the 1990s?

This led to the creation of a single market.

This led to 12 EU countries using the same currency.

Match these events to their descriptions.

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Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

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Experience of post-WW2 migrants in Britain

Lesson outcome

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