Case study: Huguenots
I can explain the reasons for Huguenot migration to England, as well as the experiences and impact of Huguenot migrants.
Case study: Huguenots
I can explain the reasons for Huguenot migration to England, as well as the experiences and impact of Huguenot migrants.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Tens of thousands of Huguenot migrants settled in England in the 1680s as a result of religious persecution in France.
- Most Huguenots had positive experiences as they were wealthy migrants who received great protection from the monarch.
- Huguenots migrants had the greatest impact on the English economy, although they also impacted English culture.
Common misconception
Huguenots had to settle in England as it was the only Protestant nation in Europe.
Huguenots were looking to flee to a safe Protestant nation, and England became the choice for around 50 000 Huguenots as it was known to be more tolerant - not because there were no other nations where Huguenots could settle.
Keywords
Naturalise - to be given the same rights as a citizen of a nation
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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