Case study: Jewish migrants in the East End
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain the reasons for increasing Jewish migration to the East End, the experiences of Jewish migrants and the impact of Jewish migrants on the East End.
Key learning points
- In the 1880s, there was a wave of Jewish migration from Eastern Europe.
- The Jewish migrants who settled in the East End in the 1880s were poorer than those who had migrated in earlier periods.
- Most Jewish migrants experienced a lot of hostility, and were forced to find work in poor conditions with low wages.
- Although they did not have a large impact on the economy, Jewish migrants impacted the built environment in this period.
Keywords
Pogrom - an organised massacre of a particular ethnic group, usually used to refer to the persecution of Jewish migrants in the 1880s
Common misconception
The Jewish migrants who settled in England in the medieval, early modern and industrial periods all migrated for similar reasons and had similar experiences.
In each period, there are marked differences in the reasons for Jewish migration but also in the experiences of Jewish migrants.
Teacher tip
When explaining that the migrants who settled in the late 1800s came from poorer and less educated backgrounds, you can use this an example of patterns of migrant experiences, (i.e. those who could make significant economic contributions often had more positive experiences).
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Depiction or discussion of serious crime
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which word describes a sailor, usually from Britain’s colonies across Africa and Asia?
Q2.What is the name of the event which led to significant Irish migration to places like Liverpool in the 1840s?
Q3.What were experiences like for Irish migrants in Liverpool in the 19th century compared to other places in Britain?
Q4.Who was John Archer?
Q5.Put the following events in chronological order.
Q6.What were Irish railway and canal workers known as?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which word describes an organised massacre of a particular ethnic group, usually used to refer to the persecution of Jewish migrants in the 1880s?
Q2.When were Jewish people expelled from England?
Q3.In which decade was there a wave of Jewish migration to Britain from Eastern Europe?
Q4.Which London neighbourhoods did Jewish people settle in during the 19th century?
Q5.Complete the sentence: For Jewish migrants who settled in the East End, their experiences were largely __________.
Q6.Which of the following were the main ways in which Jewish migrants impacted the East End?
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