Researching the Windrush in preparation for writing an essay
I can research the historical and social context of the Windrush in preparation for writing an essay.
Researching the Windrush in preparation for writing an essay
I can research the historical and social context of the Windrush in preparation for writing an essay.
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Key learning points
- The passengers of the Empire Windrush were seeking better job opportunities and a new life in Britain.
- Windrush passengers were mostly men, many of whom had served in the British Armed Forces during the Second World War.
- Some Britons welcomed the Windrush Generation as a much-needed source of labour while others opposed their arrival.
- The 1958 Notting Hill Race Riots damaged trust between the Afro-Caribbean community and the British establishment.
- Despite the significant challenges they faced, the Windrush Generation made extensive contributions to British society.
Keywords
British Empire - countries ruled or controlled by Britain
Commonwealth - a collection of countries that work voluntarily towards shared goals of democracy, prosperity and peace
Immigrant - a person who has moved to a foreign country permanently, often for work or better living conditions
The Empire Windrush - a passenger ship that carried large groups of post-war West Indian immigrants to Britain in 1948
The Windrush generation - refers to the people who travelled from the Caribbean to the UK from 1948-1971
Common misconception
Pupils may have the misconception that the Windrush Generation's experience of life in Britain was very positive.
The 'Life in Britain' learning cycle explores the challenges and discrimination faced by the Windrush Generation.
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Exit quiz
6 Questions
countries ruled or controlled by Britain
a collection of countries that were once governed by Britain
a person who has moved to a foreign country permanently
a ship that carried groups of West Indian immigrants to Britain
people who travelled from the Caribbean to Britain from 1948-1971
a community-based saving scheme
a violent disturbance of peace by a crowd
a group of young, white, working class men