Case study: Liverpool in the 19th century
I can explain the reasons for increasing migration to Liverpool, the experiences of these migrants and the impact of these migrants on Liverpool.
Case study: Liverpool in the 19th century
I can explain the reasons for increasing migration to Liverpool, the experiences of these migrants and the impact of these migrants on Liverpool.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Irish migrants made up most of the migrant community in Liverpool, most migrating as a result of the Great Famine.
- African and Caribbean sailors would settle in Liverpool, looking for work when they were not hired for return trips.
- Life for migrants in Liverpool was often positive, as the large existing migrant community provided many opportunities.
- Migrants in Liverpool had a significant impact on the local and national economy.
Common misconception
All migrants in Liverpool were from Ireland.
While Irish migrants made up most of the migrant community in Liverpool, there were also a growing number of African and Caribbean sailors who settled in the city.
Keywords
Transatlantic Slave Trade - the trade between Europe, West Africa and the Americas, where goods were exchanged for enslaved people who were sold onto plantations in European colonies
Lascar - a sailor, usually from Britain’s colonies across Africa and Asia
Emancipation - the act of being set free from legal, social or political restrictions
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- 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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