The diversity of European migrants (OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World)): Quizzes
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In which century did many European migrants come to Britain due to poverty and civil war?
In which century did many European migrants come to Britain due to poverty and civil war?
19th century
Which industries did Italian migrants find jobs in when they came to Britain?
Which industries did Italian migrants find jobs in when they came to Britain?
Textile and road construction
Which three cities did Italian migrants mainly settle in?
Which three cities did Italian migrants mainly settle in?
London, Manchester, Glasgow
Where was the area dubbed 'Little Italy' located?
Where was the area dubbed 'Little Italy' located?
London
From which year were Jews in Britain allowed to engage in free trade?
From which year were Jews in Britain allowed to engage in free trade?
1830
Approximately how large was the Jewish immigrant population at the start of the 1880s?
Approximately how large was the Jewish immigrant population at the start of the 1880s?
140,000
In which areas did Jewish refugees mainly settle in Britain?
In which areas did Jewish refugees mainly settle in Britain?
East London, Leeds, Manchester
What is a pogrom?
What is a pogrom?
An organised massacre of Jews
In which year was Tsar Alexander II assassinated?
In which year was Tsar Alexander II assassinated?
1881
When did the first Jews arrive in Britain?
When did the first Jews arrive in Britain?
1070s
Which groups faced more favourable treatment than lascars or Irish immigrants?
Which groups faced more favourable treatment than lascars or Irish immigrants?
Italians, Eastern European Jews, Germans
Where did most Jewish communities establish themselves?
Where did most Jewish communities establish themselves?
Near the docks