someone who settles in a country from elsewhere

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

the transportation of Jewish children from Nazi Germany to Britain from 1938-1940

Jewish migration to Britain in the 19th and 20th centuries

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? 

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.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

Which word describes being targeted and treated badly, worse than others, over a sustained period of time?

Which word describes someone who settles in a country from elsewhere?

By 1850, how many Jewish people were living in Britain?

What was the purpose of the 1905 Aliens Act?

They brought cafe culture with them and made it popular.

They brought skilled woodworking and furniture making traditions.

They established silk weaving workshops and made silk fashionable.

They made ready-made clothing more accessible to the working class.

How did Jewish migrants impact Britain in the 19th and early 20th centuries?

King Edward I expelled all Jewish people from England.

England's leaders allowed Jewish people to return.

The first Jewish Mayor of London, David Salomons, took office.

Put the following events in chronological order.

Which word describes someone who moves from one country to another?

Complete the sentence: The Potato {{ }} and the availability of jobs in Britain were key reasons for migration from Ireland.

What religion were the majority of Irish migrants?

remained part of the UK with a majority Protestant population

the independent republic predominantly in the south of Ireland

Match the correct description to the terms.

What event was caused by the partition of Ireland in 1921?

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.

Jewish migration to Britain in the 19th and 20th centuries

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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