Migration and settlement (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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Time period of significant migration to Britain
Time period of significant migration to Britain
c1700-c1900
Ireland's relationship to Britain in this period
Ireland's relationship to Britain in this period
Completely part of Britain
Initial Irish work pattern in England/Scotland
Initial Irish work pattern in England/Scotland
Short periods (few weeks), then returned home
Great Irish Famine timing
Great Irish Famine timing
1840s-1850s
Major Irish settlement cities in Britain
Major Irish settlement cities in Britain
Liverpool and Glasgow
Why Liverpool & Glasgow popular with Irish
Why Liverpool & Glasgow popular with Irish
Nearest ports to Ireland; cheaper & quicker travel
Indian domestic servants' name
Indian domestic servants' name
Ayahs
Indian sailors recruited by East India Co.
Indian sailors recruited by East India Co.
Lascars
Lascar origins (countries/regions)
Lascar origins (countries/regions)
India, China, Malaya, Somalia, Yemen
East India Company formation year
East India Company formation year
1600
British Raj established (direct control of India)
British Raj established (direct control of India)
1858
Main reason for Jewish migration to Britain
Main reason for Jewish migration to Britain
Severe persecution in Russian Empire
Italian migration reasons to Britain
Italian migration reasons to Britain
Prosperous agriculture & peace (vs Italy's warfare/disease)
Disease epidemics in Italy mentioned
Disease epidemics in Italy mentioned
Typhus and cholera
German migration reasons to Britain
German migration reasons to Britain
Political freedom & opportunities for skilled workers