3.4 The Impact of Migrants Flashcards
(20 cards)
What year was the trade of slavery abolished in the British Empire?
1807
The trade was abolished in 1807, but slavery itself was not abolished until 1833.
What year was slavery abolished in the British Empire?
1833
This marked the end of slavery in the British Empire.
Who was Paul Reuter?
German who created the telegraph system and founded Reuters News Agency in London
He was the first to report on international news.
What did Carlo Gatti establish in 1857?
An ‘ice well’ off Regent’s Canal to store ice imported from Norway
Gatti was known for his successful food stalls and cafes.
Define ‘Non-conformist’.
People who were Christians but not members of the Anglican church
Includes Methodists, Presbyterians, and Quakers.
What was the Society for the Abolition of the Slave Trade formed in 1787 aimed at?
Educating people about the horrors of the slave trade
Black Africans played a key role in this movement.
Name a key figure in the abolitionist movement.
Olaudah Equiano
Others include Ottobah Cugoano and Ignatius Sancho.
What did the Reform Act of 1832 disappoint many Chartists?
They believed it would give working men the right to vote
The act did not meet their expectations.
Who was Feargus O’Connor?
A Chartist leader, MP, and founder of the Northern Star newspaper
He was born in Ireland and supported tenant rights.
What did Michael Marks famously say?
‘Don’t ask the price – it’s a penny’
Marks set up a stall in Kirkgate Market in the 1880s.
What shipyard did Gustav Wilhelm Wolff help found?
Harland-Wolff shipyard
They built over 400 ships, including the RMS Titanic.
Define ‘Capitalist system’.
An economic system based on private ownership of production for profit
This system contrasts with communism.
What was one key reason for the abolition of slavery?
The Industrial Revolution created new wealth sources
Other reasons include the rise of non-conformists and the efforts of abolitionists.
What was the Sugar Boycott?
300,000 people refused to buy sugar produced by slave labor
This was a significant public protest against slavery.
Define ‘Communism’.
An economic and social system where all property is owned by the community
Individuals contribute according to their ability and receive according to their needs.
Who was William Cuffay?
A Chartist leader born to a former Caribbean slave
He supported militant action and died in a Tasmanian workhouse.
What did Johann Jacob Schweppe develop?
Carbonated water
He started his company in London in 1792.
What was Hugo Hurst known for?
Selling electric bells and ignition systems
He partnered with Gustav Byng and later merged with General Electric Company.
Who wrote the Manifesto of the Communist Party?
Karl Marx
He collaborated with Friedrich Engels on this influential text.
Who was Friedrich Engels?
A German who moved to England to work in his family’s cotton mills
He was a key political thinker alongside Marx.
