an international organisation consisting of states which once belonged to the British Empire

Post war migration to Britain: Migration from East Africa

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

Discriminatory behaviour or images, whether on the grounds of race, gender, disability, religion or belief or sexual orientation, or otherwise.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

From where did many people migrate to Britain following mid-20th century independence?

Why did many people migrate to Britain from the Commonwealth?

In which African countries were Asian minorities heavily discriminated against post-independence?

What word means to be driven or forced out?

Which act required prospective immigrants from Commonwealth countries to have a job lined up in Britain and imposed quotas on the number allowed to enter?

The Commonwealth Immigrations Act was passed.

The Commonwealth Immigrations Act was made more restrictive.

Idi Amin expelled Asian minorities from Uganda. 

Put the following events in chronological order. 

What was the reason for labour shortages in Britain after World War Two (WW2)?

Which of the following Commonwealth countries were targetted during post-WW2 recruitment drives?

How many passengers on the Empire Windrush gave their last country of residence as somewhere in the Caribbean?

What is the word for a combination of social and economic factors related to a particular group, community or society?

They faced persecution in their home countries.

They were guaranteed well-paid jobs in Britain.

Why were many people from the Caribbean eager to move to Britain in the 1950s?

position someone holds as determined by law

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Post war migration to Britain: Migration from East Africa

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.