Experience of Scots abroad 1830s-1939 Flashcards
How many rural Scots migrated to rest of UK 1841 - 1939
750,000
What skills did they bring?
Faming and industry
What type of Scots moved to India?
Businessmen, missionaries, soldiers
Name an example of an industry the Scots set up
Jute industry (Scots from Dundee)
What period was the USA and Canada most popular destinations for migration?
1850 to 1900
Name two popular settlements for Scots in USA and Canada
Ontario and Nova Scotia
By mid-19th Century, Scots were third largest group in Australia, why?
Discovery of gold
Where in New Zealand was Scottish immigration most concentrated?
South Island
Name 5 reasons why Scottish immigrants we so successful
1) Were literate and could speak English
2) Had strong work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit
3) Formed strong communities
4) Many had the funds and skills to be successful
5) Many were highly trained and had skills in demand
Name an industry which Scots helped introduce to both Australia and New Zealand
Sheep farming
Who was the first Scot to send frozen meat from New Zealand back to UK?
William Davison
What was George Steven famous for?
Setting up the Canadian Pacific Railroad in the 1880s
What was John Alexander MacDonald famous for?
Canada’s first Prime Minister
What was Peter Fraser famous for?
Helped found New Zealand Labour Party and was elected Prime Minister in 1940
What was Andrew Carnegie famous for?
He established iron and steel companies and became richest man in America.
