impact of scots on the empire Flashcards
8 impact of scots on canada
Scots founded many banks, including the Bank of Montreal
Scots established educational institutions such as McGill University in Montreal
Scots brought new farming techniques to Canada
Many Scots were Governors of Canada
Gaelic language was spread and spoken widely in Nova Scotia
Scots dominated the fur trade through the employment of lots of Scots in Hudson Bay Company
Scots established traditions such as Highland Games, tartan and playing of bagpipes across Canada
place names, both natural and man-made, are named after places in Scotland and were named by Scots
impact of scots on india
Scots oversaw the development of large tea plantations
Scots were vital in abolishing suttee (human sacrifice) and thuggee (ritual murder)
Scots helped to develop the Jute industry in the Calcutta region
Scots developed elite schools and universities in India, such as Bombay Scottish School
the introduction of British customs and traditions by Scots led to a mutiny in 1857
Scots were vital in establishing a banking system in India
Scots brought new ideas about ways in which women were viewed and established educational settings for women
Scottish missionaries spread the word of God throughout India and converted many native people to Christianity
impact of scots on australia
Scots were heavily involved in the spread of sheep farming in New South Wales.
John Macarthur is considered to be the founder of Australia’s sheep industry.
Scots were vital in developing the wine industry in Australia.
Andrew Fisher became Prime Minister of Australia in 1908.
Presbyterian Church spread by John Dunmore Lang.
Scots dominated many shipping firms in Australia.
Scots were key in establishing education in Australia with schools like Scots College.
Melbourne Iron Works were founded by John Buncle, from Edinburgh.
impact of scots on new zealand
Scots were skilled farmers and influenced the development of New Zealand through sheep and mixed farming.
Scots founded banks and financial institutions to develop the country.
Dunedin is Gaelic for ‘Edinburgh’ and was developed as Protestant colony in New Zealand.
A Scot founded the Geological Survey Of New Zealand and managed New Zealand’s premier scientific society.
the first high school for girls in Otago opened in 1871 due to the efforts of a Scot.
Relationships with native Maori people were not good. Scots took land for farming.
Scottish missionaries attempted to convert native Maoris to Christianity with little success.
