Understanding the Windrush Generation: Vocabulary & Concepts
History
GCSE Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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This worksheet explores key vocabulary and concepts related to the Windrush Generation, helping students understand their significance in post-1945 migration history.
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Understanding the Windrush Generation: Vocabulary & Concepts
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Vocabulary and Key Concepts
Source A: Statement from a Windrush Immigrant
'Arriving in Britain in the late 1940s, we faced both hope and hardship. Our contribution was vital, but we also encountered discrimination and challenges.' Provenance: Statement from a member of the Windrush Generation, 2010.
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Write a short explanation of what the term 'Windrush Generation' means. (2 marks)
[2 marks]2.
Outline two reasons why people from the Caribbean migrated to Britain after 1945. (4 marks)
[4 marks]3.
Compare the experiences of Windrush migrants with those of earlier migrants to Britain. (6 marks)
[6 marks]4.
Explain the significance of the 1948 British Nationality Act in relation to migration from the Caribbean. (4 marks)
[4 marks]5.
Analyse the social challenges faced by the Windrush Generation in Britain. (6 marks)
[6 marks]6.
Compare the impact of the Windrush Generation on British society with the challenges they faced. (6 marks)
[6 marks]7.
Write a brief summary of the significance of the Windrush Generation in British history. (4 marks)
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