the process by which colonies of the British Empire gradually achieved independence from Britain during the course of the 20th century

a person who wants their country to be politically independent

an act of rising up against rulers or authority

The end of the British Empire in the 20th century

History

 In this unit, students studied how migration patterns changed after WW2, alongside considering the relationship between the UK and the rest of Europe prior to the European Union. In 'Cold War origins: what led to the breakdown of the 'Grand Alliance'?', students will gain an understanding of Britain's position globally in the latter half of the 20th century when they come to study the Cold War.

In 'Migration: in what ways did empire impact migration to and from Britain?', pupils looked at the impact of different groups and major events on migration to and within the British Empire. In this unit, students will study how migration patterns changed after WW2, as well as helping an understanding of the relationship between the UK and the rest of Europe prior to the European Union.

In this unit, pupils learn about post-war migration to Britain from East Africa, the Caribbean and the Falklands. They also learn about the impact EU membership had on migrant experiences in Britain.

Migration: understanding post-WW2 migrant experiences

an international organisation consisting of states which once belonged to the British Empire

the combination of social and economic factors or conditions influencing or related to a particular group, community or society

Post war migration to Britain: The Windrush generation

Post war migration to Britain: Migration from East Africa

any of the territories that are governed by the United Kingdom but lie outside the British Isles; many were formerly British crown colonies

Post war migration to Britain: The Falklands

a trading bloc created by European powers after WW2, also known as the EEC and later named the European Union (EU)

a term coined after the UK voted to leave the EU, referring to British exit from the European Union

a vote held in which citizens vote directly on a closed question

someone who is generally against close ties with the European Union

The impact of the EU on migrant experiences in Britain

international group of countries which once belonged to the British Empire

coined after the UK voted to leave the EU, referring to British exit from the European Union

Migration: understanding post-WW2 migrant experiences

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These lessons will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.