South asian Immigration Flashcards
Name four countries that are in India
Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Burma
But 1700s to 1800s, all of it was called India
In the Early 1600s traders went India to get what?
Spices, dyes and textiles to sell back in Britain.
Why did a Huge rebellion against foreign rule in India happen?
Because Britain took over more and more of the land.
What did Queen victoria name herself the empress of ?
Empress of India
What were south asian sailors called?
Lascars (i am ryan gosling)
What are Ayahs?
Childrens Nannies (not ryan gosling)
How many South Asians were in Britain by the 1800s?
40,000
What did the South Asians do in Britain for a place of business?
Lascars, Ayahs, Servants, Students, Officials, Doctors, Tourists and Bussinessmen.
What is a reason why South Asians came to settle in Britain?
There was Violence in some parts of South Asia after thenwar, and some immigrants came to Britain To avoid this.