Highland clearances Flashcards
1
Q
Highland Scotland before the clearances
A
Most were farmers and lived on same farm for generations
Early 1700s over 50% people in Scotland lived in highlands
Many belonged to clans - supported chief in return for protection and leadership
2
Q
Lowland Scotland before the clearances
A
Towns and cities were growing
They were becoming wealthy
3
Q
What happened
A
Eliminated Scottish chiefs who supported the Stuarts
Some chiefs had no choice but to keep english happy and supported English demands
Bagpipes banned as they were considered to be instruments of war
British had large sheep farms, many forced to move to towns but more emigrated abroad for work
4
Q
Where
A
Scotland
