History A: Migration to Britain c. 1000–2010

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Norman Conquest
Duke William of Normandy's invasion of England in 1066, establishing Norman rule.
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Feudal System
Social structure introduced by the Normans in England post-Conquest.
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Domesday Book
Commissioned in 1086 to survey landholdings and resources after the Norman Conquest.
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Jewish Migration
Arrival of Jews in England with the Normans, expelled in 1290.
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Hanseatic League
German merchants establishing trading posts in English ports in the 1300s.
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Dutch and Flemish Weavers
Skilled weavers from the Low Countries settling in England in the late 1300s.
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Huguenot Migration
French Protestants seeking refuge in Britain after the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes.
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African and Caribbean Migration
Forced migration due to the transatlantic slave trade, impacting British culture.
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Palatine Migration
Migration of German-speaking Protestants from the Palatinate region to Britain in the early 1700s.
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Irish Migration
Mass emigration from Ireland due to the Great Famine and political tensions in the 1800s.
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Italian Migration
Italians coming to Britain as seasonal workers, artisans, and in the food industry.
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Eastern European Migration
Migration of Poles and Lithuanians to Britain for economic reasons in the 19th century.
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World Wars Migration
Significant movements of people during World War I and II, including refugees and laborers.
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Windrush Generation
Caribbean migrants invited to Britain post-World War II to aid in reconstruction.
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Asian and African Migration
Increased migration from South Asia and Africa in the 1960s-1980s due to political and economic factors.
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Jewish Refugees
Admission of Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi persecution to Britain pre-WWII and post-WWII.
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EU Expansion Migration
Increased migration from Eastern Europe to Britain post-2004 EU enlargement.
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Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Increased numbers seeking asylum in Britain due to global conflicts.
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Economic Contributions
Historical role of migrants in filling labor shortages and driving economic growth in Britain.
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Cultural Impact
Enriching Britain's cultural fabric with diverse traditions, languages, and cuisines.
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Integration Challenges
Challenges faced by migrants in integration, including discrimination and legal barriers.
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Policy and Legislation
Evolution of British immigration policies in response to economic needs and global events.
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Historical Continuities
Reflection of historical patterns in migration, such as economic migration and asylum-seeking.