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The Windrush Generation: Causes and Consequences

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GCSE
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This worksheet explores the causes and consequences of the Windrush Generation migration to the UK after 1948. It encourages students to analyze historical factors and evaluate the impact of this migration on British society.

Topics covered:

#Post-1945 Migration
#Analyse the long-term consequences for British society.
#History
#Standard
#Compare the social and economic impacts of migration on Britain.
#Explain the main causes of the Windrush Generation migration.
#Windrush Generation
#Cause and Consequence

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The Windrush Generation: Causes and Consequences

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A

Introduction to the Windrush Generation

Source A: Government Advertisement (1948)

'Join the Commonwealth and help build a new Britain. Opportunities await those from the Caribbean.' Provenance: Official government recruitment poster, 1948.

1.
Outline the main message of Source A about migration from the Caribbean.
[2 marks]
B

Causes of the Windrush Migration

Source B: Economic Situation in Britain (Post-1945)

'After the war, Britain faced a labour shortage and needed workers to rebuild the economy.' Provenance: Economic report, 1950.

1.
Explain why economic factors contributed to migration from the Caribbean after 1948.
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the reasons for migration from the Caribbean with those from other parts of the Commonwealth.
[4 marks]
C

Consequences of the Windrush Migration

Source C: Impact on British Society (1960s)

'The Windrush migrants contributed significantly to Britain’s economy and cultural diversity.' Provenance: Historical analysis, 1970.

1.
Explain the positive impacts of the Windrush migration on Britain during the 1960s.
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse the challenges faced by the Windrush generation and their descendants in Britain.
[4 marks]
D

Long-term Effects

Source D: Modern Reflection on Windrush (2018)

'The Windrush scandal revealed the difficulties faced by the community and prompted changes in immigration policy.' Provenance: News report, 2018.

1.
Explain how the Windrush scandal of 2018 affected public perceptions of migration and government policies.
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the immediate and long-term impacts of the Windrush migration on British society.
[5 marks]

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