c1700-c1900: Migration in 8th- and 9th-century Britain (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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Which group formed one of the largest migrant populations in Britain during c1700-c1900?
Which group formed one of the largest migrant populations in Britain during c1700-c1900?
Irish migrants
What were Irish construction workers called who built Britain's canals and railways?
What were Irish construction workers called who built Britain's canals and railways?
Navvies
Why did Irish migrants face significant prejudice from many English people?
Why did Irish migrants face significant prejudice from many English people?
Religious differences (Catholic vs Protestant)
When did Irish independence groups carry out bombing campaigns in London and other cities?
When did Irish independence groups carry out bombing campaigns in London and other cities?
1860s
Where did Jewish migrants often choose to settle when arriving in Britain?
Where did Jewish migrants often choose to settle when arriving in Britain?
Where Jewish communities already existed
Which industry provided employment for many Jewish migrants arriving in Britain?
Which industry provided employment for many Jewish migrants arriving in Britain?
Clothing industry
How were German and Italian migrants generally regarded by British society?
How were German and Italian migrants generally regarded by British society?
Generally well-regarded
Which company was established in Liverpool by German entrepreneurs?
Which company was established in Liverpool by German entrepreneurs?
Brunner-Mond company
What were ayahs?
What were ayahs?
Female servants from Asia
What happened to many lascars when they reached British ports?
What happened to many lascars when they reached British ports?
Abandoned by shipping companies
When did the Suez Canal open, making travel between India and Britain faster?
When did the Suez Canal open, making travel between India and Britain faster?
1869
What did Lord Justice Mansfield rule about slavery in England in 1772?
What did Lord Justice Mansfield rule about slavery in England in 1772?
It did not legally exist in England
Which German migrant established the Reuters News Agency in London in 1851?
Which German migrant established the Reuters News Agency in London in 1851?
Paul Reuter