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Migration 29: How typical was Powell’s ‘Rivers of Blood’ speech of attitudes towards migration in the 20th and 21st centuries?

This enquiry introduces students to the fourth and final key question of the ‘Migrants in Britain’ topic, focusing on the 20th and 21st centuries.

It first introduces Enoch Powell’s controversial and unpleasant attitudes towards migration, challenging students to work out how ‘typical’ Powell’s attitudes were.

To do this, students look at some of the legislation that was introduced by the British government to deal with migrants and migration during this period.

Next they place these developments in context by examining broader contextual factors that were at play.

A great introductory enquiry, giving students the chance to gather plenty of contextual knowledge.

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