Migration to early modern England
I can explain the reasons for migration, experiences and impact of migrants on early modern England.
Migration to early modern England
I can explain the reasons for migration, experiences and impact of migrants on early modern England.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- In the early modern period, religion and economic opportunities were the main reasons for migration.
- There were a small number of migrants who settled in England as a result of the Renaissance.
- Protestant migrants often had more positive experiences; receiving support from the monarchy, government and Church.
- Positive relations with authorities could lead to more positive experiences, even for non-Protestant migrants.
- Migrants had a significant impact on all areas of life, but most significantly on the economy and culture.
Common misconception
All Protestant migrants had entirely positive experiences.
Most Protestant migrants had largely positive experiences in this period, however, there are still examples of Protestants who did not maintain the support of the authorities and the Church, such as the Palatines.
Keywords
Lascar - a sailor who travelled between Britain and its colonies, working in the engine room of ships - quite often in dangerous and inhumane conditions
Puritan - someone who believes in a form of Protestantism that argued that the Reformation needed to go further and that Protestants needed to strictly adhere to all core beliefs and practices
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
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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