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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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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.
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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.
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
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Starter quiz
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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
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.
Q3.
Complete the sentence: In 1709, an act to all Protestant migrants was passed.
Q4.
How much money did William III and Mary II raise to help resettle Huguenot refugees?
£1.2 million
£104 000
Q5.
Which town did Flemish weavers settle in to begin with?
Q6.
Which of the following statements show Huguenot migrants' impact on English culture?
They invested in large businesses and projects.
Their wealth improved the local economies of the places they settled in.
Exit quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
Which word describes to be given the same rights as a citizen of the nation?
Q2.
Complete the sentence: Palatine migrants settled in England to escape the devastation of war, in the hope of migrating onto America.
Q3.
How many Palatine refugees arrived in London in 1709?
3000
10 000
130 000
Q4.
Why did groups of Germanic people seek refuge outside of central Europe in the late 1600s?
The Rhineland was experiencing overpopulation.
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.
They discovered that one third of the Palatine refugees were Protestant.
Q6.
Where did the Palatines who did remain in England settle?
Sandwich
Canterbury
Southampton
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