Palatine refugees in the early 1700s
I can explain the reasons for Palatine migrants, as well as the experiences and impact of Palatine migrants.
Palatine refugees in the early 1700s
I can explain the reasons for Palatine migrants, as well as the experiences and impact of Palatine migrants.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Palatine migrants settled in England to escape the devastation of war, in the hope of migrating onto North America.
- Palatines had a largely negative experience once the government and Church realised that one third were Catholics.
- As very few Palatines remained in England, they had little impact beyond the 1709 act being revoked.
Keywords
Naturalise - to be given the same rights as a citizen of the nation
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.
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