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

History

The arrival of the Vikings

The Danish conquest

The Norman conquest (1066)

Angevin Empire

The Hundred Years' War

Impact of conquest and settlement on medieval Britain

The colonisation of North America

The Transatlantic Slave Trade

The War of Independence

Huguenot migration

Ulster Plantations and Highland Clearances

Factors causing westward migration

The origins of British rule in India

The Indian Rebellion

The impact of British rule in India

The scramble for Africa

Cecil Rhodes and the Boer War

What sources can tell us about the expansion of Empire

Irish migration to Britain in the 19th century

Jewish migration to Britain in the 19th and 20th centuries

Movement within the British Empire

The impact of imperial propaganda in the 19th century

The impact of the World Wars on migration to and from Britain

Impact of empire on migration in and out of Britain

The end of the British Empire in the 20th century

Post war migration to Britain: The Windrush generation

Post war migration to Britain: Migration from East Africa

The impact of the EU on migrant experiences in Britain

Experience of post-WW2 migrants in Britain

In this unit, pupils learn about a theme in British history over a period of roughly 1000 years. They examine this theme, analysing the impact it had in Medieval, Early Modern, Industrial and Modern Britain, with a particular focus on change and continuity.

Thematic Studies

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.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

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Which word describes a former colony of the British Empire which remains under British sovereignty?

Which of these are examples of British Overseas Territories?

boosted national pride and proved Britain's military capabilities

increased people's recognition that Britain had lost power and influence

boosted Margaret Thatcher's image as a tough and decisive leader

What did the Falklands War do for Britain?

How many British armed forces personnel died in the Falklands War?

Britain made its first claim on the Falkland Islands.

Argentina made a claim on the Falkland Islands.

Britain reasserted its claim on the Falkland Islands.

Falkland Islands' status as an British Overseas Territory confirmed.

Put the following events in chronological order.

There were not enough people to rebuild British cities and infrastructure.

The British government wanted to make Britain more multicultural. 

Britain wanted to reward people from its colonies for their support in the war.

Why was there an increased need for migrants in Britain after the end of World War Two (WW2)?

Why did many people from Africa and Asia choose to migrate to Britain?

Complete this sentence: People from {{}} countries felt they would be welcomed in post-war Britain.

What is the name used to describe the generation of Caribbean migrants who first began arriving in Britain in June 1948?

Idi Amin expelled Asian minorities from which country in 1972?

Which act was passed as a result of the arrival of tens of thousands of Kenyan Asians to Britain?

Starter Quiz

Why was there an increased need for migrants in Britain after the end of World War Two (WW2)?