Post-1945 Migration From Asia and Africa Flashcards

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Why did Britain want workers from Asia and Africa after 1945?

Britain had a shortage of workers after the Second World War and needed people to help rebuild the country and run key services.

What did the British Nationality Act of 1948 allow people from the Commonwealth to do?

It allowed people from the Commonwealth, including Asia and Africa, to come to Britain as full British citizens.

Name two Asian countries that many migrants came from after 1945.

Many migrants came from India and Pakistan, and later from Bangladesh.

Give one push factor that made people leave parts of Asia after 1945.

One push factor was violence and disruption caused by the Partition of India in 1947.

Give one push factor that made people leave parts of Africa after 1945.

One push factor was political unrest and conflict in some African countries as they became independent.

Give one pull factor that attracted Asian and African migrants to Britain after 1945.

One pull factor was the promise of better jobs and higher wages in Britain.

What kinds of jobs did many Asian and African migrants do in Britain in the 1950s and 1960s?

Many worked in factories, on public transport, in the NHS, and in other low‑paid but important jobs.

What is meant by the term “New Commonwealth” in this topic?

It means countries that joined the Commonwealth after gaining independence, many in Asia and Africa, whose people often migrated to Britain.

Name one problem Asian and African migrants faced when they arrived in Britain.

They often faced racism and were refused housing or jobs because of their skin colour or background.

How did the Commonwealth Immigrants Act of 1962 affect migrants from Asia and Africa?

It ended their automatic right to live in Britain and made them need work vouchers or permits to enter.

Give one way migration from Asia and Africa has changed British culture.

It has added new foods, music, languages and religions, making Britain more diverse.

Which British public service was especially helped by Asian and African migrants after 1945?

The National Health Service (NHS) relied on many Asian and African doctors, nurses and other staff.

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