These flashcards include all 4 time periods - Medieval, Early Modern, Industrial and Modern including the case studies and the historic environment for Notting Hill
| Front | The Aliens Act 1793 |
| Back | the first law decided to control the entry of the forgeiners into Britain as they begin to suspect spys. Immigrants had to prove why they wanted to enter the country and give personal details that would allow the authorities to keep track of them |
| Front | How did the vikings assimilate and keep their autonomy? |
| Back | assimilation:- vikings converted to christianity- treated with ASautonomy:- North ruled by Danelaw- kept their language |
| Front | CS - Sandwich and the Flemings |
| Back | Reasons for migration - Religious Persecution - protestant refugees fleeing Catholic persecution in the Low countries (modern-day Belgium and Netherlands)War and Conflict - ongoing wars in the Low Countries made life unstable, forcing many to seek safety in EnglandEconomic Decline in Sandwhich - by 1560s, Sandwich was a declining port town, and local leaders sought skilled workers to revive the economyInvitation from Authorities - In 1561, Flemish weavers were invited to settle in Sandwich to boost the textile industryAvailable Housing & Workspaces - Sandwich had spare housing and space for workshops, making it an ideal location for weaversAccess to Trade Routes - The town was close to European trading routes, allowing Flemish weavers to continue their craft and sell their goodsExperiences of migrants - Initially positive due to relations with authorities and local peopleexperiences worsened as Flemish migrants took on work outside the cloth-making industry, leading to hostilitythe number of Flemish migrants in Sandwich was eventually limited to 250-300Work Restrictions - In 1569, an official order banned them from working in trades other than weaving and fishingLocal Resentment - Over time, some residents resented the Flemish weavers, believing they were taking jobs away from English workers.Migrants who refused to comply with the restrictions faced significant fines.Religious Freedom - They were allowed to worship in St Peter’s Church, providing them with a place to practice their Protestant faithRoyal Protection - In 1582, they appealed to Elizabeth I’s Privy Council, which ruled in their favor, allowing them to continue workingImpacts of migrants - 871 Flemish weavers moved to London to set up the Weaver's Company of LondonBy 1700, there were 50,000 apprentices in silk weavingEconomic Growth - The arrival of Flemish weavers helped revive Sandwich’s economy, particularly in the cloth industry.Cultural Influence - The migrants introduced new weaving techniques, improving England’s textile productionReligious Tensions - While initially welcomed, some locals later resented the Flemish migrants for taking jobs, leading to restrictions on their work in 1569.Royal Protection - In 1582, the Flemish weavers appealed to Elizabeth I’s Privy Council, which ruled in their favor, allowing them to continue working. |