important issues since 1945

• What significant event occurred in Britain after 1945 regarding immigration?

  Large groups of immigrants came to Britain.
• Why did some immigrants come to Britain after 1945?

  Some came as refugees from war-torn Europe, while others sought work from the British Empire.
• What were some of the nationalities of immigrants who settled in Britain after WWII?

  • Polish
  • Hungarian
  • Ukrainian
  • Yugoslav
  • Estonian
  • Latvian
  • Lithuanian
• How many Polish refugees decided to stay in Britain after WWII?

  About 114,000 Polish refugees decided to stay.
• What was the approximate number of Hungarians and others who fled the USSR and settled in Britain by 1950?

  Around 100,000 Hungarians, Ukrainians, and others settled in Britain by 1950.
• What prompted surges of Irish immigration in the 50s and 60s?

  Many Irish immigrants came to join family members or to look for work.
• What event in 1947 led to many South East Asians migrating to Britain?

  The partition of India in 1947 led to bitter fighting and migration.
• How many South East Asians had moved to Britain by 1955?

  Around 10,000 South East Asians had moved to Britain by 1955.
• What industries did many South East Asian migrants work in after moving to Britain?

  Many worked in textiles or steel industries.
• How many Kenyan and Ugandan Asians moved to Britain in the 1970s?

  Around 70,000 Kenyan and Ugandan Asians moved to Britain.
• Why did Kenyan and Ugandan Asians flee to Britain in the 1970s?

  They fled persecution from new governments with racist attitudes.
• What was the name of the ship that brought Jamaican migrants to Britain in 1948?

  The Empire Windrush.
• How many Jamaican migrants were on the Empire Windrush?

  There were 492 Jamaican migrants on the Empire Windrush.
• What motivated the Windrush migrants to come to Britain?

  • Many fought for Britain during the war.
  • Life was hard in the Caribbean post-war.
  • The Caribbean lacked a tourist industry.
  • The Nationality Act of 1948 allowed them to live and work in Britain.
  • They saw a chance for a better life in Britain.
• What was the impact of the Windrush on British society?

  It led to discussions about the 'colour problem' and increased migration.
• How many Caribbean arrivals were there in the 1940s?

  500 to 700 Caribbean arrivals per year.
• How many Caribbean arrivals were there by 1960?

  40,000 Caribbean arrivals per year.
• What events occurred in 1958 related to racial tensions in Britain?

  Violence erupted in Nottingham and Notting Hill between white and black youths.
• Who set up the Notting Hill Carnival and why?

  Claudia Jones set it up as a gesture of defiance against racial attacks.
• What was the purpose of the Immigration Act passed in 1962?

  To slow down the number of black and Asian immigrants entering Britain.
• What was the relationship between Britain and Argentina regarding the Falkland Islands?

  Ownership of the Falklands had been disputed since 1806.
• What was the outcome of the Falklands War in 1982?

  Britain recovered the Falkland Islands after a military conflict.
• How did the Falklands War affect Margaret Thatcher's political career?

  It gave her a massive political boost and increased her popularity.
• How many British men lost their lives in the Falklands War?

  255 British men lost their lives.
• What was the significance of the economic union formed after WWII in Europe?

  It aimed to re-establish trading relationships and prevent future wars.
• When did Britain join the EEC?

  Britain joined the EEC in 1973.
• What change occurred in 1990 regarding the EEC?

  The EEC became the EU, extending cooperation to foreign affairs.
• What rights do EU members have regarding living and working in member countries?

  EU members have the right to live and work in any member country.
• What has been the public opinion regarding Britain's membership in the EU since 1973?

  There have always been pro-European and Eurosceptic sentiments.
• What was the impact of the Windrush generation on British society?

  It highlighted issues of racial discrimination and integration in Britain.
• What was the role of the Nationality Act of 1948 in migration?

  It allowed all people within the British Empire to be British passport holders.
• What were the economic conditions in the Caribbean post-war?

  Poverty and hardship were common, with low sugar prices.
• What was the significance of the Notting Hill Carnival?

  It was a gesture of defiance against racial attacks.
• What were the details of the Immigration Act of 1962?

  It required black and Asian immigrants to have a skilled job lined up and limited their numbers.
• What were the political implications of the Falklands War?

  It boosted Margaret Thatcher's popularity and strengthened UK-US relations.
• How did the EEC evolve into the EU?

  The EEC became the EU in 1990, extending cooperation to foreign affairs.
• What rights do EU citizens have in Britain?

  EU citizens have the right to live and work in Britain.