Case study: Huguenots
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain the reasons for Huguenot migration to England, as well as the experiences and impact of Huguenot migrants.
Key learning points
- Tens of thousands of Huguenot migrants settled in England in the 1680s as a result of religious persecution in France.
- Most Huguenots had positive experiences as they were wealthy migrants who received great protection from the monarch.
- Huguenots migrants had the greatest impact on the English economy, although they also impacted English culture.
Keywords
Naturalise - to be given the same rights as a citizen of a nation
Common misconception
Huguenots had to settle in England as it was the only Protestant nation in Europe.
Huguenots were looking to flee to a safe Protestant nation, and England became the choice for around 50 000 Huguenots as it was known to be more tolerant - not because there were no other nations where Huguenots could settle.
Teacher tip
Teachers may find it useful to compare the experiences of Huguenot migrants to those of earlier Flemish and Walloons migrants. Fruitful questioning would centre around asking pupils to consider which groups had the more positive experiences and why they think this was.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which word describes a movement in the 1500s that led to several European nations converting from Catholicism to Protestantism?
Q2.Which word describes showing willingness to accept or allow beliefs, opinions and behaviour that you may not agree with or share?
Q3.Which group of migrants were reinvitied to England by Puritan rulers in 1655?
Q4.Which of the following statements show negative experiences for Jewish migrants in England in the early modern period?
Q5.Which of the following statements explains the economic reasons for Jewish migration?
Q6.In what ways did Jewish migrants have an impact on early modern England?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which word describes to be given the same rights as a citizen of a nation?
Q2.Which group migrated to England in small numbers in the 1550s and then in larger numbers in 1685?
Q3.Which event led to around 50 000 Huguenots migrating to England in the 1680s?
Q4.Put the following events in chronological order.
Q5.Which of the following statements explains how the Huguenot migrants were financially supported?
Q6.Complete the sentence with the missing information: In the Bank of England was set up with Huguenot sponsors giving __________ of the £1.2 million used to open the bank.
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