the process of starting and managing a business venture, typically with the goal of achieving profit

Indian sailors and soldiers who migrated to Britain and were often active in the activities of the East India Company

a type of worker who is bound by a contract to work for a specific period in exchange for benefits like passage, housing, or education

Movement within the British Empire

History

In this unit, pupils looked at the impact of different groups and major events on migration to and within the British Empire. In 'Migration: understanding post-WW2 migrant experiences', students will study how migration patterns changed after WW2, as well as helping students to understand the relationship between the UK and the rest of Europe prior to the European Union.

In 'Migration: how did Britain expand its control over India and Africa?', pupils considered the causes and methods used for the expansion of British rule in India and Africa. In this unit, students will look at the impact of different groups and major events on migration to and within the British Empire.

Migration: in what ways did empire impact migration to and from Britain? 

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Which word describes the process of starting and managing a business venture, typically with the goal of achieving profit?

Which word describes a type of worker who is bound by a contract to work for a specific period in exchange for benefits like passage, housing, or education?

What is the name of the British trading company that made huge profits in the trade of silk, spices and opium?

Which of the following sources reveal an insight into the lives of British women who accompanied male family members to India?

Complete the sentence: During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a significant migration wave brought Indian {{ }}, to Britain in pursuit of economic advancement.

aided the EIC in the silk, spices and opium trades

addressed labour shortages in the fast-growing mining industry

constructed railways connecting Kenya to Uganda

How did Indian workers contribute to British colonial expansion and economic development in East Africa?

Which word describes the transportation of Jewish children from Nazi Germany to Britain from 1938-1940?

Complete the sentence: In the 1930s and 1940s many Jewish refugees fled {{ }} from Nazi Germany and moved to Britain.

Who was the first Jewish Mayor of London?

economic problems and lack of opportunities

increasing antisemitism in eastern Europe

Which of the following were reasons for Jewish migration to Britain in the 19th century?

Which of the following industries saw significant contributions from Jewish migrants in the 19th century?

How many Jewish refugees found sanctuary in Britain up until the beginning of World War Two (WW2) in 1939?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Movement within the British Empire

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.