Chapter 2: The UK's changing population Flashcards
The UK has a long tradition of people from other countries doing what?
The UK has a long tradition of people from other countries coming to live here
The UK has a long tradition of people from other countries coming to live here.
Some people were what?
Some people were invaders
The UK has a long tradition of people from other countries coming to live here.
Some people were invaders.
More recently, other people have come to do what?
More recently, other people have come to escape persecution
What happened in the 1st century AD?
In the 1st century AD, the Romans invaded
What happened in 1066?
In 1066, the Normans from France conquered England
In 1066, the Normans from France conquered England.
What happened under the Normans?
Under the Normans, Jews came to live in England
In 1066, the Normans from France conquered England.
Under the Normans, Jews came to live in England.
What happened in 1290?
In 1290, the Jews were expelled
In 1066, the Normans from France conquered England.
Under the Normans, Jews came to live in England.
In 1290, the Jews were expelled.
What happened in the Middle Ages?
In the Middle Ages, skilled tradespeople from:
1. Germany
2. Belgium
settled in Britain
In the Middle Ages, skilled tradespeople from Germany and Belgium settled in Britain.
By the 16th century, there were what people living in this country?
By the 16th century, there were black people living in this country
By the 16th century, there were black people living in this country.
Who came to live here?
Protestants escaping persecution in: 1. France 2. Holland 3. Belgium came to live here
What happened in the 19th century?
In the 19th century, the population of Ireland suffered
In the 19th century, the population of Ireland suffered, as a result of what?
In the 19th century, the population of Ireland suffered, as a result of the potato famine
In the 19th century, the population of Ireland suffered, as a result of the potato famine.
Many Irish people did what?
Many Irish people came to live in mainland Britain
In the 19th century, the population of Ireland suffered, as a result of the potato famine.
Many Irish people came to live in mainland Britain.
Where did many others settle?
Many others settled in the USA
In the 19th century, the population of Ireland suffered, as a result of the potato famine.
Many Irish people came to live in mainland Britain.
What did many Irish navigators, as they were called, do in England?
Many Irish navigators, as they were called, built:
1. The canals
2. Later the railway system
in England
In the 19th century, the population of Ireland suffered, as a result of the potato famine.
During the 19th century, which people arrived in Britain?
During the 19th century:
1. Indian
2. Chinese
people arrived in Britain
During the Second World War, many who fled to Britain and set up their own communities?
During the Second World War, many:
1. Czechs
2. Poles
fled to Britain and set up their own communities
During the Second World War, many Czechs and Poles fled to Britain and set up their own communities.
Many were not able to what?
Many:
1. Czechs
2. Poles
were not able to return to their homelands after the war
During the Second World War, many Czechs and Poles fled to Britain and set up their own communities.
In the post-war period, the government did what?
In the post-war period, the government encouraged people from the Commonwealth to come and work here
During the Second World War, many Czechs and Poles fled to Britain and set up their own communities.
In the post-war period, the government encouraged people from the Commonwealth to come and work here, especially in public services and transport.
What happened in the 1950s?
In the 1950s, large numbers came from the West Indies
During the Second World War, many Czechs and Poles fled to Britain and set up their own communities.
In the post-war period, the government encouraged people from the Commonwealth to come and work here, especially in public services and transport.
In the 1950s, large numbers came from the West Indies.
What happened in the 1960s?
In the 1960s, many immigrants came from:
- Pakistan
- India
What happened in the 1970s?
In the 1970s, Ugandan Asians came to the UK to flee persecution
Since the UK has been a member of the EU, the concept of free movement of labour has meant that what?
Since the UK has been a member of the EU, the concept of free movement of labour has meant that many EU citizens have come to the UK to work
During the UK’s history, there has also been a pattern of what from the UK?
During the UK’s history, there has also been a pattern of emigration from the UK
During the UK’s history, there has also been a pattern of emigration from the UK.
Some people have returned to their home countries following a change in what circumstances?
Some people have returned to their home countries following a change in: 1. Political Or, 2. Economic circumstances
Many UK citizens have gone to live in other countries, especially when?
Many UK citizens have gone to live in other countries, especially in the: 1. 18th 2. 19th 3. 20th centuries
Many UK citizens have gone to live in other countries, especially in the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.
Many Scots were forced to do what during what is called the Clearances?
Many Scots were forced to leave the Highlands during what is called the Clearances
Many Scots were forced to leave the Highlands during what is called the Clearances
Many went to live in the USA.
Other Scots left to find a new life in the expanding British Empire, especially in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and the countries of East Africa.
Other Scots settled where?
Other Scots settled in India
In recent years, many have moved to do what in other EU countries?
In recent years, many have moved to: 1. Live and work Or, 2. Retire in other EU countries
How many UK citizens live and work in the EU?
Nearly 1.8 million UK citizens:
1. Live
2. Work
in the EU
Nearly 1.8 million UK citizens live and work in the EU.
How many of these live in Spain?
Just over 1 million of these live in Spain
Nearly 1.8 million UK citizens live and work in the EU.
Just over 1 million of these live in Spain.
Of this 1.8 million, how many are claiming a UK state pension?
Of this 1.8 million, 400,000 are claiming a UK state pension
Nearly 1.8 million UK citizens live and work in the EU.
It is estimated that how many EU citizens live and work in the UK?
It is estimated that 2.34 million EU citizens:
1. Live
2. Work
in the UK
The reasons why people come into the UK
The reasons why people come into the UK are:
- A definite job
- Looking for work
- To join their family
- Formal study
- Other
The UK has changed from a society which was what?
The UK has changed from a society which was largely agricultural
The UK has changed from a society which was largely agricultural, where most of the population lived in rural areas, to what?
The UK has changed from a society which was largely agricultural, where most of the population lived in rural areas, to an industrialised urban society
Between what years, Manchester saw its population grow by 600%?
Between 1771 and 1831, Manchester saw its population grow by 600%
Bradford’s population did what every 10 years between what years?
Bradford’s population grew by 50% every 10 years between 1811 and 1851
Bradford’s population grew by 50% every 10 years between 1811 and 1851.
In 1851, only what percentage of its population had been born in Bradford?
In 1851, only 50% of its population had been born in Bradford
In June 2014, the net migration figure to the UK was what?
In June 2014, the net migration figure to the UK was 260,000
In June 2014, the net migration figure to the UK was 260,000.
Of these, how many came from EU countries?
Of these, 140,000 came from EU countries
In June 2014, the net migration figure to the UK was 260,000.
Of these, how many came from Commonwealth countries?
Of these, 62,000 came from Commonwealth countries
In June 2014, the net migration figure to the UK was 260,000.
Of these, 140,000 came from EU countries and 62,000 came from Commonwealth countries.
How many came from the rest of the world?
58,000 came from the rest of the world
In June 2014, the net migration figure to the UK was 260,000.
What is the biggest reason for net migration?
The biggest reason for net migration is education
In June 2014, the net migration figure to the UK was 260,000.
Of these, 140,000 came from EU countries, 62,000 came from Commonwealth countries and 58,000 came from the rest of the world.
The biggest reason for net migration is education, which accounted for how many out of the 260,000 total?
The biggest reason for net migration is education, which accounted for 153,000 out of the 260,000 total
In June 2014, the net migration figure to the UK was 260,000.
Many of these immigrants were drawn to the UK to do what?
Many of these immigrants were drawn to the UK to work in certain industries
Many immigrants were drawn to the UK to work in certain industries and therefore settled together in the same locality.
As others from the homeland came to the UK, they also did what?
As others from the homeland came to the UK, they also settled into the same local area
Many immigrants were drawn to the UK to work in certain industries and therefore settled together in the same locality.
As others from the homeland came to the UK, they also settled into the same local area.
Therefore, what has varied from region to region?
Therefore, the pattern of immigration into the UK has varied from region to region
London, as the capital of the UK and a major employer, has always what?
London, as:
1. The capital of the UK
2. A major employer
,has always attracted a large number of immigrant workers
In June 2014, the net migration figure to the UK was 260,000.
Many of these immigrants were drawn to the UK to work in certain industries and therefore what?
Many of these immigrants were drawn to the UK to work in certain industries and therefore settled together in the same locality
In the 19th century, the population of Ireland suffered, as a result of the potato famine.
During the 19th century, Indian and Chinese people arrived in Britain, as did many Jews doing what?
During the 19th century:
1. Indian
2. Chinese
people arrived in Britain, as did many Jews escaping persecution in Russia
During the Second World War, many Czechs and Poles fled to Britain and set up their own communities.
Many Czechs and Poles were not able to return to their homelands after the war and did what here?
Many Czechs and Poles:
- Were not able to return to their homelands after the war
- Settled here
During the Second World War, many Czechs and Poles fled to Britain and set up their own communities.
In the post-war period, the government encouraged people from the Commonwealth to come and work here, especially in what?
In the post-war period, the government encouraged people from the Commonwealth to come and work here, especially in:
- Public services
- Transport
The UK has changed from a society which was largely agricultural, where most of the population lived where?
The UK has changed from a society which was largely agricultural, where most of the population lived in rural areas
The UK has changed from a society which was largely agricultural, where most of the population lived in rural areas, to an industrialised urban society, where most people live where?
The UK has changed from a society which was largely agricultural, where most of the population lived in rural areas, to an industrialised urban society, where most people live in:
- Cities
- Large towns
