The 'Windrush' Generation - Carribean Migration Flashcards
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What significant event in Caribbean migration to Britain is often regarded as the starting point?
The arrival of the Empire Windrush on 22 June 1948
The Empire Windrush carried 1,027 passengers, including hundreds from the Caribbean.
What was the primary reason for the migration of people from the Caribbean to Britain before the Second World War?
Historical links to the slave trade and labor opportunities
Migration from the Caribbean has a long history dating back hundreds of years, primarily linked to people of African descent.
What was Britain’s involvement in the slave trade during the mid-1600s?
Britain heavily participated in capturing, selling, and transporting enslaved Africans
This involved the forced transport of West Africans to the Americas and Caribbean islands.
How many Africans were estimated to have been transported by Britain between 1562 and 1807?
3.1 million Africans
Of these, only 2.7 million survived the journey due to harsh conditions.
What were enslaved Africans forced to work on in the Caribbean?
Large plantations
These plantations produced goods like sugar, cotton, and tobacco.
What law did the British Parliament pass in 1807 regarding enslaved Africans?
It became illegal to transport enslaved Africans to the British Empire for sale
However, enslaved people already in the colonies were not freed.
What did the British Parliament do in 1833 concerning slavery?
Banned slave ownership
This was a significant step towards the abolition of slavery in the British Empire.
What challenges did African-Caribbean people face in Britain after the abolition of the slave trade?
Discrimination, difficulty finding work, and poor living conditions
Many lived in overcrowded housing and some experienced homelessness.
Fill in the blank: The trade in enslaved Africans contributed significantly to Britain’s _______.
Wealth
Profits from slavery helped fund Britain’s industrial revolution.
What were the primary roles of African-Caribbean people living in Britain during the 19th century?
Servants or laborers
They often lived in overcrowded housing in industrial towns and cities.
Name three Caribbean islands mentioned in the context of the slave trade.
Jamaica, Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago
These islands were significant locations for the enslavement and forced labor of Africans.
Who was Mary Prince?
Mary Prince was born in Bermuda around 1787 into an enslaved family of African descent.
What significant event happened to Mary Prince in 1828?
Mary Prince arrived in London with the family who had enslaved her and managed to escape.
What is the title of Mary Prince’s published account?
The History of Mary Prince, related by herself, published in 1831.
What does Mary Prince claim about the feelings of slaves?
All slaves want to be free; those who say otherwise are either ignorant or lying.
Who was Mary Seacole?
Mary Seacole was born in 1805 in Jamaica and was a nurse and healer of African descent.
What did Mary Seacole do during the Crimean War?
She traveled to Crimea to help British soldiers using her own money.
What happened to Mary Seacole after the war?
She returned to England ill and bankrupt, but people raised money for her.
What notable achievement did Mary Seacole accomplish with her book?
Her book became a best seller.
Who was Walter Tull?
Walter Tull was born in 1888 and became one of Britain’s first Black professional footballers.
What was Walter Tull’s military achievement during WWI?
He was the first Black officer in the British Army to command white soldiers.
What happened to Walter Tull in March 1918?
He was killed in action at the age of 29.
Who was William Cuffay?
William Cuffay was born in 1788 and was the son of a former enslaved man from St Kitts.
What campaign did William Cuffay lead?
He campaigned to improve voting rights in Britain.