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

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

the name of the ship bringing the first cohort of migrants from the Caribbean to Britain after the Second World War

The impact of the World Wars on migration to and from 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? 

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.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 country or area under the control of another country and occupied by settlers from that country?

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

How many Indian soldiers were awarded medals for thier contributions to World War One (WW1)?

After WW1 where did many African and Caribbean soldiers settle in Britain?

The poor experiences of soldiers from British colonies in WW2 fuelled what when many returned home?

When was the British Nationality Act passed?

Which word describes the view that colonisation is justifiable because it involves bringing cultural, political and scientific advancement to colonies?

The expansion of the British Empire allowed Britain access to valuable resources like...

promoted Britain's influence on the world stage

How did the expansion of empire help Britain?

Complete the sentence: The British government employed {{ }} as a tool to gain support for the expansion and maintenance of the Empire.

a statement inviting all those living in colonies to settle in Britain

a range of imperial souvenirs promoting the Empire

What was released in 1887 as part of Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee celebrations?

as heroic struggles against barbarism and tyranny

as terrible wastes of time, soldiers and resources

How did war correspondents portray imperial military campaigns?

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 World Wars on migration to and from Britain

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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