Migration - Middle Ages (1000-1500) Flashcards
What is an Immigrant?
A person who arrives from another country.
Why did most immigrants come to Britain?
Looking for work
Problems in homeland
Ruling Classes- Foreign Nobles
What were people who were born outside land not under British control called?
“Aliens”
What happened in the 13th century with Jewish immigrants?
King Edward I Expelled them from England.
What was the “Blood Libel”?
Racist myth that falsely accused Jews of sacrificing Christian children. Started in England.
What were the economic impacts of immigrants in the Middle Ages?
Castles and Cathedrals were built with the help of Jewish Moneylenders.
Economy transferred from Primary to Secondary (raw material’s to manufacturing) with the help of Flemish weavers and Dutch artisans.
London developed as a financial trading centre thanks to the Hansa merchants and Italian Lombard bankers.
What was a letter of Denzation?
A document signed by the King, granting naturalisation and citizens rights to a foreign born person.
Why were the Jews invited to England?
Catholics were not allowed to lend money with interest so the wealthy Jews were invited to help the King build his country.
