EQ1 Tensions from migration in UK- Windrush generation Flashcards
What event sparked a labour shortage in Britain after WW2?
World War II.
How many men arrived from Jamaica to Britain to address the labour shortage?
Nearly 500 men.
What marked the symbolic start of mass immigration to Britain after WW2?
Mass immigration from the Commonwealth.
What factors encouraged Jamaican men to immigrate to Britain?
- Adverts for work
- Sense of patriotism
- Desire to re-join the armed forces.
What legislation allowed Commonwealth citizens free entry into Britain?
The British Nationalities Act.
By what year did the immigrant population in Britain exceed three million?
1971.
How many people of Jamaican origin were recorded in the immigrant population by 1971?
171,000.
How many immigrants were recorded from India by 1971?
313,000.
What was the number of immigrants from Ireland by 1971?
676,000.
Which immigrant group became the largest in the 2011 census?
People of Indian origin.
What phrase was commonly seen in housing and employment ads reflecting racial discrimination?
‘No Blacks, No Irish, No Dogs’
This phrase exemplifies the open hostility faced by Caribbean migrants in Britain.
What was the most notable racial violence incident involving Caribbean migrants in 1958?
The Notting Hill Riots
A mob of 400 white people attacked Black residents over several nights.
Which other city experienced anti-Black riots similar to the Notting Hill Riots?
Nottingham
The violence was not isolated to London, indicating a broader issue of racial tension.
What did many white British workers believe about Caribbean migrants regarding job competition?
They believed Caribbean migrants were taking jobs or accepting lower wages
This perception contributed to feelings of threat among white British workers.
In which sectors did many Windrush migrants work, often facing labour exploitation?
Transport, healthcare, and factory work
Specific examples include the London Underground and NHS.
What were the working conditions for many Windrush migrants?
Overworked, underpaid, and had fewer opportunities for career progression
This highlights the challenges faced by these migrants in the workforce.
What restrictive immigration laws were introduced by the UK government due to growing racial tensions?
Commonwealth Immigrants Act (1962, 1968) and Immigration Act (1971)
These laws limited the rights of Commonwealth citizens to settle in the UK.
Fill in the blank: Many Caribbean migrants faced open hostility from sections of the ________ population.
white british
