a trading bloc created by European powers after WW2, also known as the EEC and later named the European Union (EU)

a term 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

The impact of the EU on migrant experiences 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

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

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

Why was the European Economic Community (EEC) primarily created?

Which country vetoed Britain from joining the EEC twice?

Which of the following officially turned the EEC into the EU?

What is the term commonly used for Britain voting to leave the EU?

The British voted overwhelmingly to stay in the EU. 

The British voted overwhelmingly to leave the EU. 

There was a 4% difference between 'leave' and 'remain'.

What was the result of the referendum regarding Britain's membership of the EU in 2016?

The European Economic Community (EEC) was established.

Britain voted to leave the European Union (EU).

Put the following events in chronological order.

Complete the following sentence: The term British {{}} Territory is used to describe small countries still under the control of the UK.

Which countries have laid claim to the Falkland Islands in the past?

Under the dictatorship of General Galtieri, which country invaded the Falkland Islands in 1982?

How large was the exclusion zone placed around the Falkland Islands by the British?

Which British Prime Minister responded to the invasion of the Falkland Islands in 1982?

improved relations between Britain and Argentina

increased tensions between Britain and Argentina

improved relations between Britain and the USA

increased tensions between Britain and the USA

What was the result of the 1982 Falklands War?

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.

The impact of the EU on migrant experiences in Britain

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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