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The Windrush Generation and Post-1945 Migration

History
GCSE / Year 10 / Grade 9
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet provides reading comprehension activities focused on the Windrush Generation and their impact on post-1945 migration in Britain. Students will analyze sources, compare viewpoints, and explain the significance of the Windrush Movement.

Topics covered:

#Post-1945 Migration
#Explain the reasons behind the arrival of the Windrush Generation.
#History
#Analyse the social and cultural impact of the Windrush Generation on Britain.
#Compare different perspectives on the Windrush migration.
#Standard
#Reading Comprehension
#Windrush Generation

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The Windrush Generation and Post-1945 Migration

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Grade GCSE / Year 10 / Grade 9
A

Introduction to the Windrush Generation

Source A: Government Announcement, 1948

'The British government invites citizens of the Commonwealth, particularly from the Caribbean, to come and help rebuild Britain after the war.'

Provenance: Official government publication, 1948.

1.
Explain why the British government encouraged people from the Caribbean to migrate to Britain after 1948. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the perspectives of the government announcement and personal experiences of migrants regarding migration in 1948. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Sources on the Experiences of the Windrush Generation

Source B: Personal Letter from a Windrush Migrant

'Arriving in Britain, I was overwhelmed by the cold weather and unfamiliar customs. Finding work was difficult at first, and I faced prejudiced attitudes from some locals.'

Provenance: Letter written by a Caribbean migrant, 1950s.

1.
Outline the challenges faced by Windrush migrants based on Source B. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse how personal accounts like Source B help us understand the experiences of the Windrush Generation. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
C

The Impact of the Windrush Generation

Source C: Historian View

'The Windrush Generation played a crucial role in shaping modern Britain, contributing to its economy, culture, and diversity.'

Provenance: Historian’s analysis, 2000s.

1.
Compare the historian’s view in Source C with the personal experiences discussed earlier. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Explain the significance of the Windrush Generation in shaping modern Britain. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
D

Challenges and Legacy

Source D: News Article, 2018

'The Windrush scandal revealed systemic issues of discrimination and injustice faced by the community, leading to calls for reparations and recognition.'

Provenance: Recent news report documenting the scandal.

1.
Outline the main issues highlighted by the Windrush scandal as described in Source D. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse the long-term legacy of the Windrush Generation for contemporary Britain. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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