Immigration Flashcards
What is farm consolidation?
Farm consolidation is where land holdings were joined together to create larger farms which only needed 6 men to run them.
Why did farm consolidation result in the loss of jobs?
As the larger farms only required 6 workers, many labourers lost their jobs and homes, which came with the occupation.
Why did farm consolidation cause migration?
Many workers lost their homes and believed that there were more opportunities in the central belt
Why was migrating a tradition in the lowlands?
Usually, farm workers’ contracts only lasted six to twelve months. This meant that moving to other places to find work was very common.
Name 3 new farming tools that resulted in loss of employment.
self binding reaper
potato digger
tractor
combine harvester
Why did modern farming techniques result in migration to the central belt?
Less men were needed to work on farms as new machinery such as the self-binding reaper and the potato digger meant that it took less time and less men to complete the job, meaning that many farmhands were out of work.
Why did many skilled craftsmen lose their jobs in the 19th century?
Many skilled craftsmen found it difficult to compete with large factories that could do the same job as them and produce products much more quickly, efficiently and cheaper. This meant that skilled craftsmen lost business and were out of a job.
How much higher were wages in the central belt than the Highlands?
50% higher
Why was life difficult as a farmhand?
Dairy women could be up as early as 2am to work a 16 hour day and ploughmen up at 5am to work until after 6pm for very little pay.
