any of the territories that are governed by the United Kingdom but lie outside the British Isles; many were formerly British crown colonies

Post war migration to Britain: The Falklands

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

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

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

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

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

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Which word describes a former colony of the British Empire which remains under British sovereignty?

Which of these are examples of British Overseas Territories?

boosted national pride and proved Britain's military capabilities

increased people's recognition that Britain had lost power and influence

boosted Margaret Thatcher's image as a tough and decisive leader

What did the Falklands War do for Britain?

How many British armed forces personnel died in the Falklands War?

Britain made its first claim on the Falkland Islands.

Argentina made a claim on the Falkland Islands.

Britain reasserted its claim on the Falkland Islands.

Falkland Islands' status as an British Overseas Territory confirmed.

Put the following events in chronological order.

There were not enough people to rebuild British cities and infrastructure.

The British government wanted to make Britain more multicultural. 

Britain wanted to reward people from its colonies for their support in the war.

Why was there an increased need for migrants in Britain after the end of World War Two (WW2)?

Why did many people from Africa and Asia choose to migrate to Britain?

Complete this sentence: People from {{}} countries felt they would be welcomed in post-war Britain.

What is the name used to describe the generation of Caribbean migrants who first began arriving in Britain in June 1948?

Idi Amin expelled Asian minorities from which country in 1972?

Which act was passed as a result of the arrival of tens of thousands of Kenyan Asians to Britain?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

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

Post war migration to Britain: The Falklands

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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