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

the trade between Europe, West Africa and the Americas, where goods were exchanged for enslaved people who were sold onto plantations in European colonies

a person’s right to be subject to laws that are only for the good of the community

a sailor, usually from Britain’s colonies across Africa and Asia

a nurse, maid or nanny who is usually of Indian descent

The British Empire and migration to Britain in the 18th and 19th centuries

History

In this unit, pupils considered how far the expansion of the British Empire led to changing attitudes towards migrants and greater economic contributions from migrants. In ‘Migration: how far have migrants been welcomed in modern Britain?’, pupils will study how far attitudes towards migrants continued to shift as race played an increasingly significant role in the experiences of migrants.

In ‘Migration: how far was England changed by early modern migration?’ pupils studied how far drastic changes in the early modern world led to changes in the reasons for migration and the experiences of migrants. In this unit pupils will study how far the Industrial Revolution and expansion of the British Empire brought about further changes.

Migration: what was the impact of 18th and 19th century migration?

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.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 a person’s right to be subject to laws that are only for the good of the community?

Which word describes a nurse, maid or nanny who is usually of Indian descent?

In what year did the Act of Union make Ireland a formal part of the United Kingdom?

Who is an example of an African migrant who had a significant impact on the British economy?

Which act gave Irish people in England the right to vote?

Complete the sentence: The {{}} led to increasing migration from France to Britain in the 18th century.

Which occupations did many German migrants have when they came to Britain post 1714?

Complete the sentence: For some French migrants, life in Britain was very different to life in France; for example, {{}} de Montazet became a window cleaner.

A German hospital was opened in Hackney in 1845.

By 1750, there were over 80 German-owned sugar refineries in the country.

Handel composed the anthem for George II's coronation.

How did German migrants impact Britain culturally?

How many Italians migrated to Britain between 1871 and 1881?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

Starter Quiz