Theme A: Sources Of Migration Flashcards
What are the sources of migration to the UK from 1945 to the present?
Sources of migration include Commonwealth countries and Europe.
How has membership in certain organizations affected migration to the UK?
Membership has increased migration, facilitating ease of travel.
What are key reasons for migration to the UK?
Key reasons include work and study opportunities.
Why do migrants from Commonwealth countries prefer the UK?
Migrants prefer the UK because they join familiar communities and share elements of British culture and values.
What historical factors contribute to migration from Commonwealth countries to the UK?
A shared history and the English language contribute to migration.
What is the appeal of the UK to Commonwealth citizens?
The UK appeals to Commonwealth citizens due to their shared identity.
What legislation created the status of Commonwealth citizens in the UK?
The British Nationality Act of 1948 created the status for Commonwealth citizens.
What is the Commonwealth?
The Commonwealth is a key source for migrants to the UK.
Why do many migrants prefer the UK?
Many prefer the UK because they join familiar communities, share elements of British culture, values, and the English language, and have a common history that creates a shared identity.
What historical event increased the appeal of the UK to Commonwealth countries?
The UK appealed to Commonwealth countries to help fill labor shortages after World War 2.
What did the British Nationality Act of 1948 establish?
The British Nationality Act of 1948 created the status of Citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies, allowing migration to the UK.
What revoked the British Nationality Act of 1948?
The Immigration Act of 1971 revoked the status created by the British Nationality Act of 1948.
How many Commonwealth countries were there by region in 2018?
There were 53 member states in the Commonwealth in 2018.
List some Commonwealth countries in Africa.
Botswana, Cameroon, The Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Kingdom of Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia.
List some Commonwealth countries in Asia.
Bangladesh, Brunei Darusalam, India, Malaysia, Pakistan, Singapore, Sri Lanka.
List some Commonwealth countries in the Caribbean.
Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago.
List some Commonwealth countries in Europe.
Cyprus, Malta, United Kingdom.
List some Commonwealth countries in the Pacific.
Australia, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu.
What is the European Union (EU)?
The EU is a political and economic union of member countries in Europe.
How many member countries were in the EU in 2018?
There were 28 member countries in the EU in 2018.
What is a key right of EU citizens?
EU citizens have the right to live, work, and study in any of the member states.
When was the EU formed?
The EU was formed in 1993.
What significant event occurred in the UK in 2016 regarding the EU?
The UK had a ‘leave’ vote in 2016, resulting in division over EU membership.
What happened from 1945-1949 regarding Polish servicemen?
Thousands of Polish servicemen resettled in the UK.
