History Flashcards

1
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What does it mean to ‘infer’?

A

To draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

Inferring involves interpreting information and making logical deductions.

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2
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What does ‘usefulness’ refer to in the context of a source?

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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.

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3
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What is the learning objective related to source questions?

A

To be able to make inferences from a source and judge the usefulness of a source.

This involves critical thinking and evaluation skills.

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4
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What is the primary reason for immigration to the UK?

A

Economic opportunities (e.g. jobs) and social stability.

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5
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True or False: The UK has always had a strict immigration policy.

A

False.

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6
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Fill in the blank: The __________ was a genocide during World War II that led to the death of six million Jews.

A

Holocaust.

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7
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What year did the Holocaust begin?

A

1933.

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8
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What is the significance of the term ‘Immigration Nation’?

A

It refers to the identity of a country shaped by its immigration policies and the diversity of its population.

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9
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What was the primary focus of the UK’s immigration policy in the 1950s?

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To attract skilled labor and address labor shortages.

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10
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Who were the Windrush Generation?

A

Caribbean immigrants who arrived in the UK between 1948 and 1971.

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11
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following groups faced persecution during the Holocaust?

A

Jews and disabled individuals.

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12
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True or False: The UK has a history of accepting refugees during times of crisis.

A

True.

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13
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What is the significance of the 1971 Immigration Act?

A

It restricted immigration from Commonwealth countries.

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14
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True or False: The UK has no limits on the number of immigrants it can accept.

A

False.

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15
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True or False: The UK has a uniform immigration policy for all countries.

A

False.

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16
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What does the term ‘migrant’ mean?

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Individuals who move from one place to another for various reasons, including work, study, or refuge.

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17
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True or False: The UK has a history of colonial ties influencing its immigration patterns.

A

True.

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18
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Multiple Choice: Which demographic has seen significant immigration to the UK in recent years?

A

Eastern Europeans.

19
Q

True or False: All immigrants to the UK are required to have a job offer before entering.

A

False.

20
Q

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a reason for immigration to the UK?

A

To escape favorable economic conditions.

21
Q

Multiple Choice: Which country has seen a significant number of asylum seekers in the UK?

A

Syria.

22
Q

True or False: All immigrants to the UK must pass an English language test.

A

True.

23
Q

Multiple Choice: Which of the following factors can lead to forced migration?

A

Conflict and persecution.

24
Q

True or False: The UK has no legal obligation to accept refugees.

A

False.

25
Q

True or False: In a democracy, all citizens have the right to vote.

A

True

26
Q

What were some problems with the democratic system in 1800?

A

Problems included limited suffrage, political corruption, and the influence of elite groups over the electoral process.

27
Q

Fill in the blank: In the early 1800s, many states restricted voting rights based on _______.

A

property ownership

28
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Why did women not have the vote in the 1800s?

A

Women were largely excluded from voting due to societal norms and legal restrictions that viewed them as subordinate to men.

29
Q

Short Answer: What role did the abolition movement play in women’s suffrage?

A

The abolition movement helped raise awareness about social justice and equality, leading to increased advocacy for women’s voting rights.

30
Q

True or False: All states allowed women to vote by 1800.

A

False

31
Q

What was a common argument against women’s suffrage in the 1800s?

A

Opponents argued that women were not suited for politics and that their primary role should be in the home.

32
Q

How many of the british army did the windrush supply?

A

10,000

33
Q

When was the British nationality act passed?

A

1948

34
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Where did most people in the windrush generation come from?

A

Caribbean Sea (West Indies), Jamaica, Barbados and Trinidad

35
Q

What happened when the irish had the potato famine?

A

1-2 million irish people came and migrated to england

36
Q

How were irish people represented by the english?

A

Drunk, crazy people who had no sense of danger

37
Q

What was the british nationality act?

A

It was made because of the contributes from all around the british empire in WW2 which led all people in the british empire to get a free passport

38
Q

What was ‘Democracy’ stand for?

A

Demos: The poeple
Cratos: Power or rule

39
Q

Who couldnt vote?

A

Women, children or poor men who owned no land

40
Q

When was the Peterloo Massacre?

A

1819

41
Q

What was the nazi ideology?

A

Anti semetism
Living space
Strong leader
Social Darwinism
Peoples community
Nationolism
Strong Germany
Self-Sufficiancy

42
Q

What was the strongest and most dominant race called and what did they have as facial features?

A

There were called the ‘Aryan race’ and had blonde hair and blue eyes

43
Q

What were three death camps in the holocaust called?

A

Auschwitz
Treblinka
Sobibor