Exploring the Empire Windrush and the experiences of its passengers
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I can explain why West Indian immigrants came to the UK on the Windrush and describe some of the challenges they faced when they arrived here.
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Britain had a vast empire in the early 20th Century, but it was very badly affected by WWII and had labour shortages.
In 1948, a new law clarified that all citizens of the Commonwealth had the right to settle and work in the UK.
There was high unemployment in the Caribbean; many people hoped for better wages and living conditions in the UK.
West Indian immigrants therefore arrived in Britain on ships including the Empire Windrush at this time.
On arrival, they faced discrimination in jobs, services and housing.
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