Migration in medieval England
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain the reasons for migration, experiences and impact of migrants on medieval England.
Key learning points
- People migrated because of the potential for political and religious influence as well as financial gain.
- Migrant experiences varied across the period, they depended on the relationship between the authorities and migrants.
- Migrants had an impact on the economy, built environment and culture of medieval England.
Keywords
Danelaw - the area of England in the north and east controlled by the Vikings
Angevin Empire - territories in England, Wales, Ireland and France held by Henry II and his descendants in the 12th and 13th centuries
Assimilate - how far individuals or groups of immigrants adopt the culture, customs and values of the majority of people living in their new home country
Autonomy - how far individuals or groups of migrants hold onto the culture, customs and values of their homeland
Common misconception
Migrant experiences were dependent solely on when they migrated to England.
Migrant experiences were dependent on a variety of factors, this includes when they migrated, the relationship between each migrant group and the authorities and where in England they settled.
Teacher tip
When considering the reasons and impact of migrants in the medieval period, encourage students to consider the relative importance of each area, e.g., what was the greatest reason for migration?, where did migrants have the greatest impact?
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
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.Match the keywords to the correct definitions.
hatred of or discrimination towards Jewish people
made up of modern-day Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg
the action of lending money & charging interest, Pope called it a sin
territories in England, Wales, Ireland and France held by Henry II
Q2.Which of the following statements explain why merchants and craftspeople migrated to medieval England for economic reasons?
Q3.Put the following events relating to the way migrant craftspeople and merchants were treated in medieval England in reverse chronological order.
Q4.Complete the sentence: Merchants and craftspeople had a significant impact on the medieval English economy, especially the trade.
Q5.What fraction of English people died in the Black Death?
Q6.Why were Flemish weavers expelled only a month after being invited to migrate to England in 1270?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which keyword describes how far individuals or groups of immigrants adopt the culture, customs and values of the majority of people living in their new home country?
Q2.Which keyword describes how far individuals or groups of migrants hold onto the culture, customs and values of their homeland?
Q3.Which of the following statements are false?
Q4.Which of the following groups migrated for political reasons in the medieval period?
Q5.Which of the following groups migrated for economic reasons in the medieval period?
Q6.Which of the following groups of migrants impacted the built envrionment?
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