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Migrant to Britain - Early Modern (1500-1750)
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Early Modern Migration to Britain: A Comprehensive Overview (1500-1750)
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Early Modern Migration to Britain: Diverse Groups and Their Experiences
The Early Modern period in Britain saw a significant influx of various migrant groups, each with their own unique reasons for coming and subsequent experiences. This page provides a comprehensive overview of these groups, their motivations, impacts, and experiences in Britain.
Hansa Merchants
Hansa merchants came to Britain primarily to expand trade and control the wool trade. They were granted a charter by Henry III in 1266, which allowed them to establish a strong presence in London.
Highlight: Hansa merchants integrated London into the North European Hanseatic trading network, significantly impacting Britain's economic landscape.
However, their success also led to jealousy among English merchants, who pressured the government to remove their privileges. Despite becoming very wealthy, the Hansa merchants were eventually expelled in 1597.
Example: Hans Holbein, the famous painter, lived among the Hansa merchants and painted their portraits, indicating their wealth and status.
Gypsies
Gypsies migrated to Britain due to war in Eastern Europe, particularly the Turkish invasion of the Balkans. They saw England as a relatively peaceful country.
Vocabulary: Gypsies, also known as Roma or Romani people, are an ethnic group with Indian origins who have been present in Europe for centuries.
Their impact on the British economy was limited, mainly trading as pedlars, pot-menders, and animal dealers. However, they faced significant persecution and harsh laws under Tudor authorities.
Highlight: Despite facing execution in the 1590s, Gypsies managed to remain in England, demonstrating remarkable resilience.
Jews
Jews were invited to return to Britain in 1655 by Oliver Cromwell, who believed they would help the English economy. They came seeking religious tolerance after facing persecution and hostility in Europe, including Spain.
Definition: Denizen status, offered by Charles II in 1681, granted certain rights to foreigners, including Jews, allowing them to live and work in England.
Jews had a significant economic impact, opening banks and establishing themselves as traders and financiers. However, they also faced restrictions and anti-Semitic attitudes.
Example: Moses Hart, a Jewish immigrant, made a fortune trading at London's Royal Exchange, exemplifying the economic success some Jews achieved.
Huguenots
Huguenots fled to Britain due to Catholic persecution in France, particularly after the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre in 1572 and when Protestantism was made illegal in France in 1685.
Quote: "Huguenots migration to Britain played a crucial role in Britain's transformation into an industrial nation."
They had a profound economic impact, developing the silk industry and providing 10% of the financial backing for the new Bank of England. Socially, they settled in areas like Spitalfields in London, leaving lasting cultural imprints.
Highlight: Many Huguenots flourished over time, integrating into English society by anglicizing their names and intermarrying with the local population.
Palatines
The Palatines came to England in 1709 due to warfare, religious persecution, and bad harvests in Germany. They saw England as a Protestant safe haven and a stepping stone to America.
Vocabulary: Palatines were German Protestants from the Rhineland-Palatinate region.
Their economic impact was limited, as most were peasant farmers reliant on relief funds. They faced significant hardships, including failed attempts to settle in America and disastrous deportation to Catholic Ireland.
Africans and Asians
Africans were forcibly brought to England from the 1650s onwards, primarily as servants after being enslaved in the West Indies. Asians came mainly as East India Company employees or as lascars (sailors) and ayahs (nannies).
Definition: Lascars were sailors or militiamen from the Indian Subcontinent or other countries east of the Cape of Good Hope, employed on European ships.
Their presence led to the beginnings of racism in England, with attitudes of white superiority developing. However, some Africans were given freedom and even inherited wealth or property.
Highlight: Before the 1650s, Africans were more accepted in society, but later, most were considered property and some were even sold back into slavery in the West Indies.
This comprehensive overview of Early Modern Migration to Britain demonstrates the complex and varied experiences of different migrant groups, their contributions to British society, and the challenges they faced in their new home.
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Thomas R
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Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
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This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
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In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
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Early Modern Migration to Britain: A Comprehensive Overview (1500-1750)
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Early Modern Migration to Britain: Diverse Groups and Their Experiences
The Early Modern period in Britain saw a significant influx of various migrant groups, each with their own unique reasons for coming and subsequent experiences. This page provides a comprehensive overview of these groups, their motivations, impacts, and experiences in Britain.
Hansa Merchants
Hansa merchants came to Britain primarily to expand trade and control the wool trade. They were granted a charter by Henry III in 1266, which allowed them to establish a strong presence in London.
Highlight: Hansa merchants integrated London into the North European Hanseatic trading network, significantly impacting Britain's economic landscape.
However, their success also led to jealousy among English merchants, who pressured the government to remove their privileges. Despite becoming very wealthy, the Hansa merchants were eventually expelled in 1597.
Example: Hans Holbein, the famous painter, lived among the Hansa merchants and painted their portraits, indicating their wealth and status.
Gypsies
Gypsies migrated to Britain due to war in Eastern Europe, particularly the Turkish invasion of the Balkans. They saw England as a relatively peaceful country.
Vocabulary: Gypsies, also known as Roma or Romani people, are an ethnic group with Indian origins who have been present in Europe for centuries.
Their impact on the British economy was limited, mainly trading as pedlars, pot-menders, and animal dealers. However, they faced significant persecution and harsh laws under Tudor authorities.
Highlight: Despite facing execution in the 1590s, Gypsies managed to remain in England, demonstrating remarkable resilience.
Jews
Jews were invited to return to Britain in 1655 by Oliver Cromwell, who believed they would help the English economy. They came seeking religious tolerance after facing persecution and hostility in Europe, including Spain.
Definition: Denizen status, offered by Charles II in 1681, granted certain rights to foreigners, including Jews, allowing them to live and work in England.
Jews had a significant economic impact, opening banks and establishing themselves as traders and financiers. However, they also faced restrictions and anti-Semitic attitudes.
Example: Moses Hart, a Jewish immigrant, made a fortune trading at London's Royal Exchange, exemplifying the economic success some Jews achieved.
Huguenots
Huguenots fled to Britain due to Catholic persecution in France, particularly after the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre in 1572 and when Protestantism was made illegal in France in 1685.
Quote: "Huguenots migration to Britain played a crucial role in Britain's transformation into an industrial nation."
They had a profound economic impact, developing the silk industry and providing 10% of the financial backing for the new Bank of England. Socially, they settled in areas like Spitalfields in London, leaving lasting cultural imprints.
Highlight: Many Huguenots flourished over time, integrating into English society by anglicizing their names and intermarrying with the local population.
Palatines
The Palatines came to England in 1709 due to warfare, religious persecution, and bad harvests in Germany. They saw England as a Protestant safe haven and a stepping stone to America.
Vocabulary: Palatines were German Protestants from the Rhineland-Palatinate region.
Their economic impact was limited, as most were peasant farmers reliant on relief funds. They faced significant hardships, including failed attempts to settle in America and disastrous deportation to Catholic Ireland.
Africans and Asians
Africans were forcibly brought to England from the 1650s onwards, primarily as servants after being enslaved in the West Indies. Asians came mainly as East India Company employees or as lascars (sailors) and ayahs (nannies).
Definition: Lascars were sailors or militiamen from the Indian Subcontinent or other countries east of the Cape of Good Hope, employed on European ships.
Their presence led to the beginnings of racism in England, with attitudes of white superiority developing. However, some Africans were given freedom and even inherited wealth or property.
Highlight: Before the 1650s, Africans were more accepted in society, but later, most were considered property and some were even sold back into slavery in the West Indies.
This comprehensive overview of Early Modern Migration to Britain demonstrates the complex and varied experiences of different migrant groups, their contributions to British society, and the challenges they faced in their new home.
Our AI Companion is a student-focused AI tool that offers more than just answers. Built on millions of Knowunity resources, it provides relevant information, personalised study plans, quizzes, and content directly in the chat, adapting to your individual learning journey.
You can download the app from Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
That's right! Enjoy free access to study content, connect with fellow students, and get instant help – all at your fingertips.
App Store
Google Play
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
