a country or area under the control of another country and occupied by settlers from that country

being targeted and treated badly, worse than others, over a sustained period of time

Impact of empire on migration in and out of Britain

History

In this unit, pupils looked at the impact of different groups and major events on migration to and within the British Empire. In 'Migration: understanding post-WW2 migrant experiences', students will study how migration patterns changed after WW2, as well as helping students to understand the relationship between the UK and the rest of Europe prior to the European Union.

In 'Migration: how did Britain expand its control over India and Africa?', pupils considered the causes and methods used for the expansion of British rule in India and Africa. In this unit, students will look at the impact of different groups and major events on migration to and within the British Empire.

Migration: in what ways did empire impact migration to and from Britain? 

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Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

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.

From where did many people migrate to Britain in the 19th century?

What is the term for being targeted and treated badly, worse than others, over a sustained period of time?

 Some of the main reasons for people to migrate to Britain in the 19th century included ...

establishment of shipping routes and railways

How did being part of the British Empire make migration easier?

Where did many Britons migrate to during the 19th century?

the expulsion of Jewish people from Britain under King Edward I

Put the following events in chronological order.

Soldiers from which British colony played a vital role on the Western Front during World War One (WW1)?

In which British cities did black ex-servicemen suffer severe discrimination after the First World War?

How did African and Caribbean soldiers help during WW1?

What is the term for a country or area under the control of another country?

Where did soldiers from the colonies serve during World War Two (WW2)?

What policy was put in place to enable people from the Commonwealth to come to Britain?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

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

Impact of empire on migration in and out of Britain

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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