South asian Immigration Flashcards

1
Q

Name four countries that are in India

A

Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Burma
But 1700s to 1800s, all of it was called India

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In the Early 1600s traders went India to get what?

A

Spices, dyes and textiles to sell back in Britain.

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3
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Why did a Huge rebellion against foreign rule in India happen?

A

Because Britain took over more and more of the land.

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4
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What did Queen victoria name herself the empress of ?

A

Empress of India

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What were south asian sailors called?

A

Lascars (i am ryan gosling)

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What are Ayahs?

A

Childrens Nannies (not ryan gosling)

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How many South Asians were in Britain by the 1800s?

A

40,000

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What did the South Asians do in Britain for a place of business?

A

Lascars, Ayahs, Servants, Students, Officials, Doctors, Tourists and Bussinessmen.

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9
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What is a reason why South Asians came to settle in Britain?

A

There was Violence in some parts of South Asia after thenwar, and some immigrants came to Britain To avoid this.

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