Migration to modern Britain
I can explain the reasons for migration to Britain and the experiences and impact of migrants in the modern period.
Migration to modern Britain
I can explain the reasons for migration to Britain and the experiences and impact of migrants in the modern period.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Most migrants settled in Britain because of changes in laws, the growth of the Commonwealth or for economic reasons.
- Patterns of migration changed throughout the period as a result of new laws and changing attitudes.
- While race became an increasingly defining factor in migrant experiences, all migrants experienced some hostility.
- Migrants had a significant impact on the economy, but growing migrant communities also impacted politics.
Common misconception
All white migrants had positive experiences in the modern period.
Although they were often favoured by immigration laws, they still faced hostility on arriving in Britain. For example, many Irish migrants experienced the same discrimination from landlords as Caribbean migrants.
Keywords
Commonwealth - an international community made up of Britain and many former colonies
Race riots - riots that break out between groups that identify as different races (e.g. black and white people)
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of serious crime
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision required
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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well-paid jobs, good quality accommodation, warm reception
low-paid jobs, poor quality accommodation, racism and hostility