History practice question
The ship Empire Windrush, which arrived in 1948, is a well-known symbol of what event in modern British history?
- The evacuation of children during the war
- Post-war migration from the Caribbean to BritainCorrect answer
- The return of soldiers from India
- The first cross-Atlantic passenger flight
Why
The Empire Windrush brought workers from the Caribbean to Britain in 1948, and its arrival became a lasting symbol of post-war migration that helped shape modern British society.
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