The Lives and Experiences of Lascar Sailors in the 18th and 19th Centuries
History
GCSE Grade 8 / Year 9
9 questions
~18 mins
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This worksheet explores the experiences, conditions, and significance of Lascar sailors during the 18th and 19th centuries, encouraging students to analyze primary sources and historical interpretations.
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#History
#History
#18th/19th Century
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#Reading Comprehension
#Lascar Sailors
#Explain the conditions faced by Lascar sailors in the 18th and 19th centuries
#Compare the experiences of Lascar sailors with other groups of sailors during the same period
#Analyse the significance of Lascar sailors in the context of British maritime history
#Outline the reasons why Lascar sailors were employed by the British Empire
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The Lives and Experiences of Lascar Sailors in the 18th and 19th Centuries
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Introduction to Lascar Sailors
Lascar sailors were Asian seafarers, mainly from South Asia, who worked on British ships during the 18th and 19th centuries. They played a vital role in the maritime activities of the British Empire, often facing difficult conditions and discrimination. Their experiences reflect broader themes of empire, migration, and labor during this period.
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Outline who Lascar sailors were and their role in the British maritime industry during the 18th and 19th centuries.
[3 marks]2.
Explain why the British employed Lascar sailors in their ships.
[3 marks]3.
Compare the working conditions of Lascar sailors with those of European sailors during the same period.
[4 marks]4.
Analyse the significance of Lascar sailors in the context of British imperial expansion.
[6 marks]5.
Write a brief outline of the challenges faced by Lascar sailors during their service.
[2 marks]6.
Compare the treatment of Lascar sailors with that of other migrant labor groups in the British Empire.
[6 marks]7.
Explain how the employment of Lascar sailors contributed to British maritime and imperial power.
[3 marks]8.
Outline the reasons why the British government and shipping companies employed Lascar sailors.
[3 marks]9.
Analyse the impact of racial discrimination on Lascar sailors' experiences and their status within the British maritime workforce.
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