Enoch Powell and the Rivers Of Blood Speech Flashcards
When was the ‘Rivers of Blood’ speech by Enoch Powell made about immigration?
Saturday 20 April 1968
Why did Enoch Powell do the speech?
This is because of how during the 1950s and 60s there was increased immigration with Indians,Pakinstanis,Chinese immigrants and much more.Enoch Powell had enough and decided to go on a rampage with his speech
What law was introduced in 1962?
In 1962 the government passed the 1962 Commonwealth immigrants act,which only allowed people from outside Britain to immigrate to Britain if they were skilled professionals and they had permission to work there
What law in 1965 was adressed to reduce racial discrimination?
It became illegal to discrimate someone for their ‘colour,race or ethnic or national origins’
What Board was set up in 1965?
The Race Relations Board to promote good racial relations
In 1968 what did the government do to the law of immigration?
In order to immigrate to Britain you had to show a close connection to the UK
What Act was introduced in 1968?
This made it illegal to refuse housing or employment just because of their colour
What was the reaction to Enoch Powell’s speech
Powell was sacked for what he decided to say although Powell also had many supporters
What is the immigration act of 1971?
Unless immigrants had a parent or granparent born in Britain,you were not allowed in
What was in the Race Relations Act of 1976?
This law outlawed all discrimination in employment,housing,education,provision of goods and services and much more.This also set up the Commision for Racial Equality to make sure the new laws were followed
