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Difficulty: MediumPost-War Migration and the Windrush Generation

Following the conclusion of the Second World War, the British government faced a severe labour shortage and encouraged workers from across the Commonwealth to settle in the UK. In which year did the ship known as the SS Empire Windrush reach Tilbury Docks, marking a landmark moment in this period of migration?

  1. A
    1945
  2. 1948Answer
  3. C
    1951
  4. D
    1962

Answer

The SS Empire Windrush arrived in the UK in 1948.
The year 1948 is correct because it marks the arrival of the SS Empire Windrush at Tilbury Docks. This event is widely recognized as a symbolic start to the period of post-war migration from the West Indies to the UK.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the historical period mentioned in the context.
The period is post-war reconstruction following the end of WWII in 1945.
The government sought workers from the Commonwealth specifically to address labour shortages during this time.
2
Recall the specific date of the landmark migration event cited in the official handbook.
The SS Empire Windrush arrived in June 1948.
This event is the primary historical marker for the beginning of large-scale post-war migration from the West Indies.

Key Concept

The significance of 1948 as the year the SS Empire Windrush arrived, initiating a key phase of post-war migration.
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Post-War Migration and the Windrush Generation

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