to be given the same rights as a citizen of a nation

Case study: Huguenots

History

This unit will help students to understand how later immigrants to Britain had different experiences to those in the early modern period

Pupils will understand the nature of the transatlantic slave trade and the triangular trade from their study in Year 9. 

Migration: how far was England changed by early modern migration?

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Which word describes to be given the same rights as a citizen of a nation?

Which group migrated to England in small numbers in the 1550s and then in larger numbers in 1685?

Which event led to around 50 000 Huguenots migrating to England in the 1680s?

Increasing numbers of people converted to Protestantism

The first group of Huguenots migrated to England

The French King Louis XIV revoked religious tolertation

Between 40 000 and 50 000 Huguenots settled in England

Put the following events in chronological order.

In 1709, an act to naturalise all Protestant migrants was passed.

William III and Mary II raised £39 000 to help resettle the refugees.

Catholic churches raised £39 000 to help resettle the refugees.

In 1711, the act to naturalise all Protestant migrants was revoked.

Which of the following statements explains how the Huguenot migrants were financially supported?

Complete the sentence with the missing information: In {{}} the Bank of England was set up with Huguenot sponsors giving __________ of the £1.2 million used to open the bank.

Which word describes a movement in the 1500s that led to several European nations converting from Catholicism to Protestantism?

Which word describes showing willingness to accept or allow beliefs, opinions and behaviour that you may not agree with or share?

Which group of migrants were reinvitied to England by Puritan rulers in 1655?

There was opposition amongst English merchants who feared the competition.

King Charles II upheld and extended Cromwell’s invite to Jewish migrants.

King Charles II received several petitions to overrule Cromwell’s decision.

Which of the following statements show negative experiences for Jewish migrants in England in the early modern period?

Puritans believed that Jewish people needed to be converted to Christianity.

Puritan leaders wanted the opportunity to help rebuild the English economy.

Many Jewish migrants had improved the Dutch economy when they moved there.

England had become a stable Protestant nation since Elizabeth I's rule.

Which of the following statements explains the economic reasons for Jewish migration?

The number of French-speaking churches rapidly increased.

The number of synagogues rapidly increased.

Judaism became an increasingly popular religion in England.

Hinduism became an increasingly popular religion in England.

In what ways did Jewish migrants have an impact on early modern England?

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Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

Starter Quiz