3.3 The Experience of Migrants Flashcards
(21 cards)
Who were mainly poor tenant farmers and labourers with few specialist skills needed for British factory work?
Irish migrants
Irish migrants faced challenges in finding suitable employment due to their lack of specialized skills.
Where did German migrants settle in Britain?
Throughout Britain
Unlike Italians who mainly settled in London.
Where did nine tenths of Jewish migrants from Eastern Europe settle?
London, mainly in the East End
This concentration led to significant cultural impacts in the area.
What term describes a run-down and often overcrowded building housing many people in poor conditions?
Tenement
Tenements were common in urban areas during this period.
What were navvies known for?
Digging canals and building railways
Navvies played a crucial role in infrastructure development.
What did the Brunner-Mnnd Company in Liverpool exemplify?
Successful German businesses set up by engineers and scientists
These businesses contributed to the local economy.
What was the average number of inhabitants per house in 1871?
9 inhabitants
This increased to an average of 14 by 1901.
What kind of work did many Jews in Whitechapel do?
Worked in sweatshops
They endured long hours and poor working conditions.
What was the purpose of the Ayah’s Hostel in Hackney established in 1900?
To provide support for Ayahs and their families
Ayahs were Indian nurses who often moved to England with families.
Fill in the blank: Many Ayahs stayed with their families when those families moved to England and later found work with other _______.
English families
This highlights the integration of Ayahs into English households.
What did Jewish leaders urge their community to do?
Learn English and adopt the English way of life while retaining Jewish culture
This was a balancing act between assimilation and cultural preservation.
Who were the Fenian?
Members of the Irish Republican Brotherhood
They were involved in revolutionary nationalist activities.
True or False: Many Irish migrants faced prejudice for being Catholics in a Protestant country.
True
This prejudice often affected their employment opportunities.
What were two main trades that Jewish people in London worked in between 1881 and 1914?
Clothing and shoemaking
These trades were crucial for their economic survival.
What opened in 1869, making migration from India to Britain quicker?
The Suez Canal
This increased migration opportunities for Asian people.
What is a barrel organ?
A small pipe organ played by turning a handle
It was often used by street musicians.
What challenges did some lascars face after reaching port?
Being abandoned by their shipping companies or choosing to leave their ships
This led to destitution for many.
What was the average number of inhabitants per house in 1901?
14 inhabitants
This indicates overcrowding in urban areas.
Fill in the blank: Some Italians made and sold _______ or worked as street musicians.
Ice cream
This reflects their adaptation to local economies.
What did abolitionists want to do?
Abolish the slave trade
This was part of a larger social reform movement.
What was a common occupation for hundreds of Germans in Britain?
Setting up small businesses such as shops and restaurants
This contributed positively to the local economy.
