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Year 10
Edexcel

Palatine refugees in the early 1700s

I can explain the reasons for Palatine migrants, as well as the experiences and impact of Palatine migrants.

New
New
Year 10
Edexcel

Palatine refugees in the early 1700s

I can explain the reasons for Palatine migrants, as well as the experiences and impact of Palatine migrants.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Palatine migrants settled in England to escape the devastation of war, in the hope of migrating onto North America.
  2. Palatines had a largely negative experience once the government and Church realised that one third were Catholics.
  3. As very few Palatines remained in England, they had little impact beyond the 1709 act being revoked.

Common misconception

As Palatines were not all Protestant migrants they had entirely negative experiences as migrants in England.

Palatines were initially welcomed and supported, as authorities believed they were Protestant refugees. Their experiences became negative as authorities realised that many were Catholics seeking better economic opportunities.

Keywords

  • Naturalise - to be given the same rights as a citizen of the nation

Although it is not the focus of the lesson, where possible draw comparisons with students knowledge of other Protestant migrants in this period who had largely positive experiences.
Teacher tip

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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6 Questions

Q1.
In which decade did tens of thousands Huguenot migrants settle in England as a result of religious persecution in France?
1610s
1630s
1650s
Correct answer: 1680s
Q2.
Which of the following statements is correct?
Huguenots settled in England as it was known as a tolerant Puritan nation.
Huguenots settled in England as it was known as a tolerant Catholic nation.
Correct answer: Huguenots settled in England as it was known as a tolerant Protestant nation.
Q3.
Complete the sentence: In 1709, an act to all Protestant migrants was passed.
Correct Answer: naturalise
Q4.
How much money did William III and Mary II raise to help resettle Huguenot refugees?
£1.2 million
£104 000
Correct answer: £39 000
Q5.
Which town did Flemish weavers settle in to begin with?
Correct Answer: Sandwich, sandwich
Q6.
Which of the following statements show Huguenot migrants' impact on English culture?
They invested in large businesses and projects.
Correct answer: Many English surnames today have Huguenot origins.
Correct answer: Huguenots brought their French fashion which caught on quickly.
Their wealth improved the local economies of the places they settled in.

6 Questions

Q1.
Which word describes to be given the same rights as a citizen of the nation?
Correct Answer: naturalise
Q2.
Complete the sentence: Palatine migrants settled in England to escape the devastation of war, in the hope of migrating onto America.
Correct Answer: North
Q3.
How many Palatine refugees arrived in London in 1709?
3000
10 000
Correct answer: 13 000
130 000
Q4.
Why did groups of Germanic people seek refuge outside of central Europe in the late 1600s?
The Rhineland was experiencing overpopulation.
Correct answer: The Rhineland had become devastated by various European wars.
Correct answer: The Rhineland had become devastated by years of poor harvests.
The Rhineland was experiencing multiple floods followed by droughts.
Q5.
Why did English authorities and churches stop supporting the Palatines?
They initially believed that they were Catholics fleeing persecution.
Correct answer: They initially believed that they were Protestants fleeing persecution.
They discovered that one third of the Palatine refugees were Protestant.
Correct answer: They discovered that one third of the Palatine refugees were Catholic
Q6.
Where did the Palatines who did remain in England settle?
Sandwich
Canterbury
Correct answer: Liverpool
Southampton

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