National context of post-war Britain
I can describe the state of Britain after World War Two and explain how this led to increased Caribbean migration.
National context of post-war Britain
I can describe the state of Britain after World War Two and explain how this led to increased Caribbean migration.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- As a result of the Second World War, Britain was in dire need of workers in order to rebuild the nation.
- People from across the British Empire had fought for Britain in WW2, but many returned to their home colonies in 1945.
- The ‘Windrush generation’ is the name given to early migrants to Britain from the Caribbean after 1948.
- Higher wages in Britain led to Caribbean migration; migrants faced discrimination, poor working and living conditions.
- The 1960s became known as the ‘Swinging Sixties’ as conditions improved and people had more time for leisure activities.
Common misconception
Students may believe that there was only rationing in Britain during WW2.
Rationing continued until 1954.
Keywords
Rationing - to only be allowed a fixed amount of something, for example, bread or meat, often due to shortages
Commonwealth citizens - citizens who lived in British colonies or former British colonies who had joined the Commonwealth
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
6 Questions
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