somewhere under the full control of another country, and is usually occupied by settlers from that country

an army ready to be mobilised for war at any time

troops that are out of service, typically at the end of a war

riots that break out between groups that identify as different races (e.g. black and white people)

The World Wars and colonial migrants

History

In this unit, pupils studied how far the World Wars and post-war events led to changing patterns of migration to Britain. In ‘The historical environment: what does Notting Hill tell us about migration?’, pupils will study the impact that these broader events had, specifically on the area of Notting Hill.

In ‘Migration: what was the impact of 18th and 19th century migration?’ pupils considered how far the expansion of the British Empire and Industrial Revolution led to changing attitudes towards migrants and greater economic contributions from migrants. In this unit, pupils will study how far significant worldwide events affected migration to Britain.

Migration: how far have migrants been welcomed in modern 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Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

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

How many soldiers did the British army have at the start of World War One (WW1)?

What is the term for an army that a country keeps ready to be mobilised for war?

How many men from the colonies fought for Britain in WW1?

Veterans from the colonies began to settle in Britain

Race Riots occurred in Liverpool and Cardiff

British authorities limited the number of passports issued to Indian workers

In 1925, the British government introduced the Special Restrictions {{}}, which showed their hostility towards black and Asian migrants.

they felt a sense of pride and nationalism

Which of these is **not** a reason why most people from the colonies fought in World War Two (WW2) alongside Britain?

What was a main cause of migration to Britain in the 18th century?

Why was Liverpool a popular destination for Irish migrants?

What name was often used for sailors from Britain’s colonies across Africa and Asia?

Migrants from which countries prospered in 18th century Britain?

Someone forced to leave their country is known as a ...

In which of the following ways did migrants positively impact Britain in the 18th and 19th centuries?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of serious crime

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision required

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

The World Wars and colonial migrants

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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