Immigration

Question 1

Reasons people wanted to move away from Scotland

Answer 1

1. The decline in heavy industries
2. Mechanization of farming machinery replaced people
3. Low pay
4. Long working hours
5. Lack of light industries
6. Overcrowding and slums housing in Scotland

Question 2

Reasons people wanted to move to other countries

Answer 2

1. Attracted by free land in countries such as Canada
2. Better pay
3. Using skills abroad farming
4. Better and quicker transport - steamships
5. Family encouraged people to move
6. migration agents encouraged many to move