Experience of Scots abroad - Itialians

Question 1

Why did Italians leave italy

Answer 1

1. Economic Problems
2. Poverty and famine
3. Dependancy on argiculture
4. Lack of industrialisation

Question 2

2 Positives of Italians in scotland

Answer 2

1. Italians found economic success in the service industry. they were accepted because of their business such as ice-cream parlours and fish and chip shops, didn’t compete with traditional Scottish jobs
2. As Italian businesses prospered, family members joined their relatives in Scotland to help with the growing demand for their services.Italian immigrants often relied on close family ties, which enabled them to sustain and expand their businesses. This strong family-based support network allowed Italian businesses to thrive and contributed to their stability within Scottish society.

Question 3

2 Negatives of Italians

Answer 3

1. The majority of Italian immigrants were devout Roman Catholics, which created friction with the predominantly Protestant Scottish society
2. Italian businesses were usually family-run, with relatives working together to maintain their enterprises.meant that employment opportunities for Scots in Italian-owned shops and cafés were limited creating a sense of exclusion.