History Flashcards
What does it mean to ‘infer’?
To draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.
Inferring involves interpreting information and making logical deductions.
What does ‘usefulness’ refer to in the context of a source?
The relevance and reliability of a source in providing accurate information for a specific purpose.
Usefulness can depend on factors such as the source’s credibility, context, and the information being sought.
What is the learning objective related to source questions?
To be able to make inferences from a source and judge the usefulness of a source.
This involves critical thinking and evaluation skills.
What is the primary reason for immigration to the UK?
Economic opportunities (e.g. jobs) and social stability.
True or False: The UK has always had a strict immigration policy.
False.
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a genocide during World War II that led to the death of six million Jews.
Holocaust.
What year did the Holocaust begin?
1933.
What is the significance of the term ‘Immigration Nation’?
It refers to the identity of a country shaped by its immigration policies and the diversity of its population.
What was the primary focus of the UK’s immigration policy in the 1950s?
To attract skilled labor and address labor shortages.
Who were the Windrush Generation?
Caribbean immigrants who arrived in the UK between 1948 and 1971.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following groups faced persecution during the Holocaust?
Jews and disabled individuals.
True or False: The UK has a history of accepting refugees during times of crisis.
True.
What is the significance of the 1971 Immigration Act?
It restricted immigration from Commonwealth countries.
True or False: The UK has no limits on the number of immigrants it can accept.
False.
True or False: The UK has a uniform immigration policy for all countries.
False.
What does the term ‘migrant’ mean?
Individuals who move from one place to another for various reasons, including work, study, or refuge.
True or False: The UK has a history of colonial ties influencing its immigration patterns.
True.