2.3 Early years of enslavement and empire 1560-c1730 Flashcards
1
Q
Who came and why?
A
Women, men and children from Africa and India lived in England, mainly working as servants
2
Q
What were their experiences?
A
- As servants, their treatment varied from kindness to violent abuse
- There is also evidence to suggest that many Black people lived lives similar to others of their class
3
Q
What was their impact?
A
As the population of England became more diverse, people there became more aware of their growing links with the world beyond Europe
4
Q
How did Britain’s relationship with the wider world affect immigration?
A
The start of the triangular trade in enslaved Africans and the setting up of the East India Company (EIC) meant that Africans and Indians came to England
