3.2 Reasons why people migrated Flashcards
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What is the estimated number of Jews that arrived in Britain between 1880 and 1900?
100,000
This migration was primarily due to fleeing persecution in Eastern Europe.
Who founded the Royal African Company and in what year?
Charles II in 1660
The company was led by his brother, future James II.
How many enslaved people were transported by the Royal African Company between 1662 and 1731?
212,000
Of these, 44,000 died on the journey.
What was the primary reason for Irish migration?
Seasonal work events caused permanent migration
Economic factors and famine influenced this change.
What was the main agricultural product affected by blight in 1845?
Potatoes
The blight destroyed one-third of the potato crop.
Fill in the blank: The first official census in Britain was taken in _______.
1841
Census occurs every 10 years.
What were the main jobs available in Belfast during the migration period?
Weaving linen and enlarging docks
Most jobs were given to Protestants, leading to resentments with Catholics.
What language is associated with central and Eastern European Jews?
Yiddish
Yiddish is a historical language that reflects the culture of these communities.
What event led to 2 million people being forced to migrate to England?
The complete destruction of the potato crop in 1846
This resulted in 1 million deaths from starvation.
What was the primary reason for German migration to Britain?
Avoid warfare and seek better economic opportunities
German unification in 1871 played a role in this migration.
What significant change occurred for Jews in 1858?
Lionel de Rothschild became the first Jewish MP
This marked a significant step in Jewish political representation.
True or False: The Jewish Free School opened in 1822 with 107 pupils.
True
This was an important development in Jewish education in Britain.
What was the status of Jews regarding jury service and legal professions before 1833?
They were not allowed to serve on juries or become lawyers
Changes in 1833 allowed these opportunities for Jews.
What was the main reason for Italian migration to Britain?
Avoid warfare and weak agricultural industry
This was before the unification of Italy in 1861.
How many Africans were transported on British ships across the Atlantic until 1807?
3.1 million
This figure highlights the scale of forced migration during this period.
Fill in the blank: Solomon Hirschell became Britain’s chief rabbi in _______.
1802
His appointment was significant in the history of Jewish leadership in Britain.
What was a major consequence of the 1815 agricultural price collapse?
Increase in poverty and starvation
This economic crisis led to significant migration.
What was the role of Lascars in the migration context?
They were recruited by the East India Company
Many Lascars were seen as cheaper alternatives to English servants.
What year did Jews gain the right to study at Cambridge University?
1856
Oxford University followed in 1871.
What was the main effect of the British government’s control over the East India Company in 1858?
Increased British presence in India
This marked a significant shift in colonial administration.
True or False: The Poor Jews’ Temporary Shelter allowed Jewish immigrants to stay for a maximum of 30 days.
False
It allowed a maximum of 14 days.
