Migration to 18th and 19th century Britain
I can explain the reasons for, and the experiences and impacts of, migration to Britain in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Migration to 18th and 19th century Britain
I can explain the reasons for, and the experiences and impacts of, migration to Britain in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The Industrial Revolution, expansion of empire and increasing civil liberties in Britain led to increasing migration.
- Migrant experiences varied, but depended largely how much they could contribute to the economy.
- Migrants had the most significant impact on the economy, politics and built environment.
Common misconception
All migrants in the 18th and 19th centuries migrated for economic reasons and led successful lives in Britain as a result.
Although most migrants settled for economic reasons, the expansion of the British Empire and greater civil liberties also attracted a greater number of migrants in this period.
Keywords
Lascar - a sailor, usually from Britain’s colonies across Africa and Asia
Ayah - a nurse, maid or nanny who is usually of Indian descent
Civil liberties - a person’s right to be subject to laws that are only for the good of the community
Refugee - a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution or natural disaster
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
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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