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

the combination of social and economic factors or conditions influencing or related to a particular group, community or society

Post war migration to Britain: The Windrush generation

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Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.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 or discussion of famine, disease, natural disasters.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

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

Which word describes an international organisation of states which once belonged to the British Empire?

In which year was the British Nationality Act passed?

Which event marked the beginning of mass immigration from the Caribbean to the United Kingdom?

Many people from the Windrush generation worked in which areas?

Into which port did the Empire Windrush arrive?

A carnival linked to the resilience and cultural contribution of the Windrush generation is held in which west London district?

'Decolonisation of the British Empire happened rapidly as a result of the impacts on Britain of this war.' Which war?

What word means to divide a country into parts?

Which country gained full control of the Suez Canal in 1956?

Which former British colony in Africa was made independent in 1957?

How it handled the partition of India and Pakistan

For what act of colonial oppression in its past did the British government apologise for in 2013?

Match these people with their relevant countries.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision required

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

Post war migration to Britain: The Windrush generation

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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