The end of empire, the Commonwealth and changing patterns of migration
I can explain how the end of the British Empire and the emergence of the Commonwealth led to changing patterns of migration.
The end of empire, the Commonwealth and changing patterns of migration
I can explain how the end of the British Empire and the emergence of the Commonwealth led to changing patterns of migration.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Although the British Empire began to come to an end from the late 1940s, many former colonies joined the Commonwealth.
- As members of the Commonwealth, migration from former colonies continued.
- Increasing migration from the Commonwealth led to new laws introduced to control and limit migration.
Common misconception
The end of the British Empire and the growth of the Commonwealth led to increasing migration from the Commonwealth throughout the second half of the 20th century.
Although migration to Britain initially increased in the second part of the 20th century, it was limited by immigration laws introduced in the 1960s - which aimed to target black and Asian migrants.
Keywords
Decolonisation - the process of freeing a nation from colonial rule
Commonwealth - an international community made up of Britain and many of its former colonies
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
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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Starter quiz
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Exit quiz
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The Commonwealth formalised
India and Pakistan gained independence.
3000 Commonwealth migrants settled in Britain every year.
136 400 Commonwealth migrants settled in Britain every year.
The first Commonwealth Immigrants Act was introduced.
The second Commonwealth Immigrants Act was introduced.