Impact of Scots in the Empire Flashcards
New Zealand (Economy & Enterprise)
How did Scots help with the development of sheep and mixed farming?
Scots were skilled farmers and influenced the development of New Zealand through sheep and mixed farming.
This meant that the Kiwis were thankful for the help Scots offered with farming as in Scotland farming was a key part of its culture and economy.
New Zealand (Economy & Enterprise)
How did Scots aid the financial industry?
Scots founded banks and financial institutions to develop the country.
This meant that Scots helped improve the overall economy of New Zealand and helped stabilise the country financially
New Zealand (Economy & Enterprise)
What did Scots help found for New Zealand’s science industry?
A Scot founded the Geological Survey Of New Zealand and managed New Zealand’s premier scientific society.
- This meant that Scots introduced new things to their economy which helped improve their knowledge and introduced new pathways for New Zealand that helped them in the scientific industry.
- This meant that Scots introduced new things to their economy which helped improve their knowledge and introduced new pathways for New Zealand that helped them in the scientific industry develop new ideas.
New Zealand (Culture & Religion)
Were the Scots successful in converted the native Maori’s religion?
Scottish missionaries attempted to convert native Maori to Christianity with little success.
This meant that Scots were educating the people about a different religion and was allowing them to understand different peoples views and beliefs.
New Zealand (Impact on Native People)
How did Scots introduce education to girls in New Zealand?
The first high school for girls in Otago opened in 1871 due to the efforts of a Scot.
This meant that Scots introduced the idea that girls were capable of being taught in school and deserved the chance of an education and the same opportunities that a boy would get.
New Zealand (Impact on Native People)
Did Scots have a good relationship with the Native Maori?
Relationships with native Maori people were not good. Scots took land for farming.
This meant that the Maori people weren’t accepting of the Scots as the Scots were taking away the land that many of the Maori people were working on, leaving them without a job.
New Zealand (Famous Emigrants)
What helped improve the relationship between the Maori and the Scots?
Treaty of Waitingi improved relationships between the Maori and Scots, this treaty was developed by James Busby, a Scot.
This meant that the Maori’s could see the effort Scots were putting in to fit into their new home and were willing to find a way to settle their differences and build new relationships.
New Zealand (Famous Emigrants)
What did William Davidson pioneer?
William Davidson, a Scot, pioneered shipping frozen and refrigerated food across the world through the New Zealand and Australia land company.
This meant that Scots helped New Zealand gain a place in society and build many new connections around the world through providing frozen foods.
New Zealand (Famous Emigrants)
What industry did Peter and David Duncan developed their business in?
Peter and David Duncan, originally from Forfar, developed a successful business in Agricultural implements in Christchurch.
This meant that Scots launched New Zealand’s agricultural industry and helped them gain a stance in the industry and gain new connections with other countries.
Canada (Economy & Enterprise)
How did Scots help the fiancial industry?
Scots founded many banks, including the Bank of Montreal.
This meant that Scots aided Canada in their finances and improved many Canadians’ lives by ensuring their finances were correct and was enough to keep them from falling into poverty.
Canada (Economy & Enterprise)
How did Scots dominate the fur trade?
Scots dominated the fur trade through the employment of lots of Scots in Hudson Bay Company.
This meant that job opportunities were available for Scots which helped them assimilate well into Canada.
Canada (Economy & Enterprise)
How did Scots improve the farming in Canada?
Scots brought new farming techniques to Canada.
This meant that Scots helped improve the agricultural industries and made farming easier for Canadian farmers through new techniques that Scots have shared with them.
Canada (Culture & Religion)
How did Scots help with education in Canada?
Scots established educational institutions such as McGill University in Montreal.
This meant that Scots were opening up new opportunities for students to help improve their future and give them the opportunity to do something that previously wasn’t available to them.
Canada (Culture & Religion)
What traditions did Scots established whilst in Canada?
Scots established traditions such as Highland Games, tartan and playing of bagpipes across Canada.
This meant that Canadians were welcoming to Scottish cultures and traditions and allowed them to be able to celebrate where they came from in their new home.
Canada (Famous Emigrants)
What was Sir John Macdonald’s role in politics?
Sir John Macdonald became the first Prime Minister of Canada, he was a Scottish emigrant.
This meant that Canadians allowed Scots to hold influence over the way their country was run and allowed Sir John Macdonald to improve their country in the best way possible/influenced politics.
Canada (Famous Emigrants)
What was the role of a Presbyterian minister?
Presbyterian ministers, usually Scots, played an important role as the head of society in many towns.
This meant that Canadians were accepting of Scottish culture and were allowing them to introduce their religion to them
