Early Modern Migration - Impact of Migration Flashcards
What economic impacts did the Huguenots have on Britain?
The Huguenots revitalised the silk weaving trade, kick-started various manufacturing industries like cutlery making in Sheffield, and heavily invested in growing businesses.
How did the skills and energies of Huguenot immigrants contribute to Britain’s transformation?
The skills and energies of Huguenot immigrants played a significant role in transforming Britain into Europe’s major industrial power.
What role did Huguenots play in the armed forces of Britain?
Many Huguenots joined the armed forces, with some even rising to the highest officer positions.
What role did Huguenots play in the Bank of England?
Huguenots were key investors in the Bank of England, and its first Governor was descended from Huguenot immigrants.
How were Huguenots involved in the growth of capitalism?
Huguenots were at the heart of the growth of capitalism, contributing to the development of economic systems in Britain.
How did the Bank of England and the National Debt impact the British Empire?
The Bank of England and the creation of the National Debt allowed the government to borrow money for wars, facilitating the growth of the British Empire and protecting the Atlantic for slave ships and the plantation system.
What religious freedoms were granted to Huguenots, Walloons, and Jews in Britain?
Huguenots, Walloons, and Jews were allowed to have their own places of worship, paving the way for religious freedoms for other groups in British society.
How did Huguenots integrate into British society over time?
Over a few generations, Huguenots integrated well into British society, with up to a quarter of Londoners having some Huguenot ancestry. Their fashions and styles, influenced by their craftspeople, became fashionable.
How did the enslavement of Africans and the growing empire in Asia contribute to Britain’s economic wealth?
Africans and Indians working as servants in wealthy households contributed to the economic wealth of Britain, as they were part of the system that generated great profits for trading companies through the production of commodities like sugar and tobacco.
What role did banks and insurance companies play in the trade of enslaved people?
Financed by banks and insurance companies, businesses shipped goods to West Africa in exchange for enslaved people who were transported to the Americas to work on plantations.
What were the conditions like for African and Indian servants brought to Britain?
African and Indian servants brought to Britain, such as ayahs and domestic servants, often faced uncertain conditions, with some promised returns to their home countries that never materialized.
How did social dynamics develop among black immigrants and poorer white workers in Britain?
In Britain, where enslavement was not lawful, black people worked alongside poorer white workers, fostering bonds and support structures among the working classes. This social mixing provided support for black immigrants, and runaway African servants were often sheltered by both black and white working people.
What was ‘The Enlightenment’ and what ideas emerged during this time?
‘The Enlightenment’ was a period marked by scientific growth and the idea that individuals should be free to choose their beliefs and live their lives without domination.
How did the idea of race develop during the same period as ‘The Enlightenment’?
Despite advancements in scientific understanding and individual freedoms, the idea that humanity was divided into ‘races’ and that some were superior to others gained traction during the same period.
How did ideas of Black inferiority reinforce control during the Early Modern period?
Ideas of Black inferiority justified enslavement, exerted control on slave ships and plantations, and created divisions between indentured white workers and enslaved Africans, preventing unity and resistance.
