Immigration Key Dates

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  • Created on: 22-03-15 11:23
1948
First group of immigrants set sail to Britain from the Carrabean
1 of 8
1950
Start of immigration from Pakistan and India
2 of 8
!948
The British Nationality Act - gave all citizens of British Colonies to right to live in Britain
3 of 8
1958
Summer of violence - many immigrants attacked by Teddy Boys
4 of 8
1962
Commonwealth Immigrants Act - only immigrants with an employment voucher could enter
5 of 8
1965
Race Relations Act - banned discrimination in public places
6 of 8
1968
Race Relations Act - banned discrimination in public places
7 of 8
1968
Enoch Powell's 'Rivers of Blood' speech
8 of 8

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1950

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Start of immigration from Pakistan and India

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!948

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1958

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Card 5

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1962

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