2.2b Experiences of Africans and Indians Flashcards
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What was the experience of African and Indian migrants in England?
Mixed experiences, with some gaining power and wealth while others faced deprivation and discrimination.
Migrants were brought to England for various reasons, often by wealthy families.
What types of work did Africans engage in while in England?
Variety of roles including:
* Working in the houses of the rich
* Sailors
* Silk weavers
Examples include a servant to Elizabeth I and Sir Francis Drake.
Name a notable African individual who gained wealth and power.
Jacques Francis, a diver who salvaged goods from King Henry’s ship the Mary Rose in 1545.
Other notable figures include John Blanke and John Moore.
Who was John Blanke?
A trumpeter for Henry VIII.
He is an example of an African individual who held a position of some status.
What did John Moore achieve that indicated privilege?
He paid for the Freedom of the city of York.
This indicates he had money and social status.
What happened to Mingoe after the death of the MP he served?
He inherited a lighthouse and money.
This highlights the potential for African servants to attain wealth.
What discriminatory experiences did Africans face in England?
They were referred to using racist terms and faced discriminatory language.
This reflects the social climate regarding race during that period.
How were African children employed in England?
They could be employed as servants and workers, and it became fashionable to have a black child as a servant.
Many artworks from the time depict this trend.
What roles did many Indians have while in England?
They worked as:
* Lascars on ships of the East India Company
* Ayahs (nannies) for white families
Lascars were specifically crew members on ships.
How were lascars treated in England?
Some were treated well and settled in port cities, while others were casual workers who struggled to find consistent work.
This reflects varying levels of acceptance and stability.
What was the fate of some Ayahs upon arriving in England?
Some were treated well and retained as servants, while others were abandoned once their employers arrived.
Preference for white servants was common among returning families.
What was the perception of Indian child servants in England?
They were seen as ‘exotic’ and a status symbol, making it fashionable to have them.
Artworks from the period often depicted English families with their Indian servants.
Define ‘lascars’.
Workers on ships belonging to the East India Company.
They played a significant role in maritime labor.
What does ‘ayah’ mean?
Nanny, often employed by English families working in India.
They were brought to England when families returned home.
True or False: Discriminatory language towards Africans and Indians was common in England.
True.
Racist language and behavior were prevalent.
