The Windrush Generation and Post-1945 Migration

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GCSE / Year 10 / Grade 8
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The Windrush Generation and Post-1945 Migration

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Grade GCSE / Year 10 / Grade 8
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Introduction to Post-1945 Migration and the Windrush Generation

Source A: Official Government Statement, 1962

'The arrival of the Windrush and other ships marked a new chapter in Britain's history, welcoming workers from the Caribbean to help rebuild the nation after the war.'

Provenance: UK government publication, 1962.

1.
Outline the significance of the arrival of the Windrush in 1948. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the reasons why people migrated to the UK after 1945 with earlier migration patterns. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
B

Key Events in the Migration Timeline

Source B: Timeline of Major Events

1948: The Empire Windrush arrives in London, bringing Caribbean migrants. 1950s: Increased migration due to labour shortages; Caribbean communities begin to form. 1962: Immigration Act restricts migration from Commonwealth countries. 1971: Immigration Act further tightens controls. 1981: Brixton Riots highlight racial tensions. 2000s: Recognition of the contributions of the Windrush Generation and ongoing debates about immigration policy.

Provenance: Historical timeline compiled from UK government and academic sources.

1.
Explain the impact of the 1962 Immigration Act on the Windrush Generation. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the social conditions faced by the Windrush Generation in the 1950s with those experienced in the 2000s. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
C

Contributions and Legacy of the Windrush Generation

Source C: Testimony of a Windrush migrant, 2010

'We came to rebuild a country that needed us, and we brought our culture, our work ethic, and our hope for a better future.'

Provenance: Interview with a Windrush migrant, 2010.

1.
Explain the contributions of the Windrush Generation to UK society. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Analyse the significance of the Windrush Generation's legacy in contemporary UK society. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
D

Reflection and Understanding

Source D: Modern perspective on Windrush

'The Windrush Generation's story is central to understanding Britain's multicultural identity and ongoing debates about immigration.'

Provenance: Academic article, 2015.

1.
Compare the challenges faced by the Windrush Generation in the past with those faced by recent migrants. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
2.
Explain why the Windrush Generation is considered a key part of UK history. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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