A Long and Illustrious History
When was the Empire Windrush, bringing workers from the West Indies to Britain?
A1958
B1952
C1948 ✓
D1945
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is 1948.
In 1948, the HMT Empire Windrush brought workers from the Caribbean to Britain. The government had invited people from the West Indies to help rebuild post-war Britain, which had serious labour shortages.
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