European migration in the 18th and 19th centuries
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain the reasons for increasing migration from Europe, the experiences of these migrants and the impact of these migrants on Britain.
Key learning points
- The start of the Hanoverian reign led to an increase in German migration, with German migrants welcomed by authorities.
- The French Revolution led to increasing migration from France.
- Despite French migrants initially being welcomed, attitudes towards French migrants became more hostile in the 1800s.
- Due to the Italian Wars of Independence, many Italian migrants settled and impacted various areas of life in Britain.
Keywords
Marquis - a French nobleman
Common misconception
All European migrants can be said to have migrated for similar reasons and therefore had similar experiences.
While there were some similarities in patterns of migration, the experiences of migrants often depended largely on their religion and their relationship with authorities.
Teacher tip
In explaining each migrant group's reasons for settling, experiences and impact, encourage students to see both similarities and differences in order to make some generalisations.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which word describes when a country develops heavy industries on a huge scale?
Q2.Which word means to move from one part of a nation to another?
Q3.Complete the sentence with the correct time period: From , Britain was transformed by the Industrial Revolution.
Q4.Which of the following are ways in which the Industrial Revolution changed transport?
Q5.Match the steamship name to the correct journey it made.
sailed from Bristol to New York
sailed from Liverpool to Australia
Q6.Complete the sentence with the correct figures: London saw the greatest population growth in this period, from a population of just under people in 1800 to in 1900.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which word describes a French nobleman?
Q2.Complete the sentence: The start of the reign led to an increase in German migration, with German migrants welcomed by authorities.
Q3.Where did most middle-class and professional Germans move to in London?
Q4.Who successfully asked to become a British citizen by an Act of Parliament in 1727?
Q5.Which events led to increased migration to England from Europe?
Q6.What impacts did Italian migrants have on Britain in the 18th and 19th centuries?
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