Migrants: Experience (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes

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Migrants: Experience
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What was the key factor determining migrants' success in early modern England (c1500-1700)?

Valuable skills for England's economy

Which migrant group experienced the most positive reception in early modern England?

Huguenots

Why did Huguenots succeed whilst most Palatines struggled?

Huguenots had valuable skills

When did the May Day riots occur in London protesting against foreign privileges?

1517

What was the main problem faced by Palatine refugees in England?

They had few marketable skills

What proportion of deported Palatines later returned to England?

Two-thirds

In what year were Jews expelled from England before returning after c1500?

1290

Which occupations did wealthy Jewish migrants typically work in?

Banking and medicine

Which professions were Jews legally forbidden from in early modern England?

Army, law, and universities

What role did Indian ayahs perform in England?

Childcare providers

Which ports did Indian lascars settle in?

London, Liverpool, Glasgow, Cardiff

Which migrant group had the most varied experiences in early modern England?

Africans

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