2.3 Impact of migrants on England Flashcards
(22 cards)
What was the impact of the Huguenots on the cloth trade in England?
English silk production increased 20 times from 1500-1700
The Huguenots were silk weavers who significantly boosted the silk industry.
How did Huguenots contribute to the fashion industry?
Huguenots’ new fabrics boosted the fashion industry
Their innovations in textile production made silk a popular material.
What new industries did Huguenots develop in England?
- Steel in Sheffield
- Paper mills (200 by 1714)
Huguenots were instrumental in diversifying English industries.
What percentage of the Bank of England’s founding money came from the Huguenots?
10%
This highlights the Huguenots’ financial influence in England.
Why did many Jewish people end up in finance and trading?
They were banned from certain industries such as the army and law
This restriction pushed them into finance and trading roles.
Who financed the Duke of Marlborough’s campaigns?
Solomon de Medina
Medina was a prominent Jewish financier.
What was the role of Dutch workers in the Fens during the 1630s-1640s?
They contributed to agriculture by carrying out land drainage work
Their experience in the Netherlands was crucial for agricultural development.
What significant change occurred in the Fens by 1642?
40,000 acres had been drained for agricultural use
This led to significant agricultural development in East Anglia.
What new crops were introduced due to the Dutch drainage work?
- Hemp
- Flax
- Onions
- Mustard
- Woad (for blue dye)
The introduction of these crops diversified farming in the region.
What was one effect of the religious tolerance allowed for Huguenots and Jews?
Society became more accustomed to seeing different religions
This contributed to a more diverse cultural landscape.
What impact did the printing press have on books by the 1500s?
Books no longer needed to be written by hand by monks
The printing press revolutionized the book trade and increased the availability of literature.
What new words entered the English language due to Huguenot influence?
- Brocade
- Shot silk
- Vending
- Synagogue
- Rabbi
- Kosher
These terms reflect the cultural impact of migrants on the English language.
Who was Polydore Vergil and what was his contribution?
An Italian Priest who wrote 26 books about English history
His works became compulsory reading and influenced later historians.
What was a significant characteristic of Hans Holbein’s art?
He painted very realistic portraits, including of Henry VIII
This marked a shift from the less realistic Medieval art.
What role did Anthony van Dyke play in English art?
He was the court painter for Charles I
His work led to the popularity of family portraits.
What is a financier?
Someone who helps manage someone else’s money
This role was significant among Jewish migrants in England.
What is a merchant?
Someone who buys and sells for a living
Many migrants took on this role to contribute to the economy.
What does the term ‘Glorious Revolution’ refer to?
The overthrow of Catholic King James II by Protestant William of Orange and Mary in 1688-89
This event marked a significant political change in England.
What is the Fens?
An area of land in East Anglia
It was transformed through the drainage work of Dutch workers.
What is an acre?
A measurement of land equivalent to a full-size football pitch = one and a half acres
This unit was used to describe the land reclaimed in the Fens.
What is a sluice?
A channel of water controlled by gates
Sluices were crucial in the drainage works of the Fens.
What does ‘diverse’ mean?
Varied or mixed
This term describes the cultural changes brought about by migrants.
