Planned test

• Which migrant group faced negative treatment during the Middle Ages in England?

  Jews
• What was the York Massacre in 1190 an example of?


  Anti-Semitic attitudes leading to violence against Jews
• How did barons contribute to the negative treatment of Jews during the York Massacre?


  They stirred people against Jews, leading to violence
• What happened to the Jews during the York Massacre?


  They were forced to flee to a castle and faced threats of being burned alive
• Why were Hansa merchants targeted during the Peasants' Revolt in 1381?


  They were scapegoated during difficult times
• What was the outcome for Hansa merchants during the Peasants' Revolt?


  150 migrants were murdered and the Hansa Steelyard was burnt down
• Why did many Flemings and Dutch migrate to England during the Middle Ages?


  • Encouraged by King Henry III and Edward III
  • Allowed to set up their own weaver’s guild
  • Protected under the king's authority
  • Sought better lives and escape from wars
• What did King Edward permit Flemish weavers to do?


  Set up their own weaver’s guild
• What benefits did Flemish weavers receive from the king?


  Protection and help against English guilds
• How did the migration of Flemish and Dutch people affect their quality of life?


  It improved their quality of life and provided protection from war
• What was a significant reason for Flemish and Dutch migration to England?


  To escape from wars
• What was the impact of immigration on the lives of people in England during the Middle Ages?


  It led to complaints about 'foreigners' taking jobs
• How did Flemish weavers contribute to the English economy?


  They helped the cloth trade flourish and increased employment
• What was the effect of immigration on English weavers?


  Many were left without jobs and income
• How did the immigration of Normans change the ruling system in England?


  • Introduced the 'murdum' fine for unpunished murder of Normans
  • Established Normans as a higher authority
  • Allowed the King to control land distribution
• What was the 'murdum' introduced by the Normans?


  A fine paid by Saxons if a Norman was murdered
• How did the Normans assert their authority over the Saxons?


  By forcing Saxons to accept them as a higher power
• What was the overall impact of Norman immigration on the English ruling system?


  It changed the ruling system and land ownership