IMPACT ON SCOTTISH SOCIETY

Question 1

One impact migration had upon Scottish society was through their impact on Scottish politics.

Answer 1

B: Despite being initially treated with suspicion, Irish played a huge role in shaping Scottish society through politics, such as John Wheatley who was part of the first Labour government

C:improved Scottish society for all, such as through Wheatley’s role in the 1924 Housing Act=provided affordable housing for the working classes. POS+ effect

Question 2

Another impact migration had upon Scottish society was through their impact on the social life of Scotland, particularly through the youth

Answer 2

B:Italian cafes boosted economies of small coastal towns as young men and women could socialise there freely

C: therefore affected the acceptable social life of Scotland, POS+ effect

Question 3

Another impact migration had upon Scottish society was their contribution to increase employment in the country, by establishing businesses

Answer 3

B:success of various Jewish businessmen in tailoring, cigarette production and other businesses resulted in their becoming millionaires, for example Abraham Goldber

C: good for Scotland as it helped to improve the Scottish economy and therefore society through employment opportunities, POS+ effect

Question 4

Another impact migration had upon Scottish society was their population numbers, when migrating to Scotland

Answer 4

B:Lithuanians integrated effectively into Scottish society, not perceived as a threat to the Scottish way of life by native Scots

C: far less of a lasting legacy, especially considering that most Lithuanians returned to Eastern Europe during or after the First World, NEG- effect