Lithuanian Immigrants Flashcards
1
Q
Why did the Lithuanians immigrate?
A
- Escape persecution, high taxations , falling income
- poor : employment + accommodation
- stopping in Scotland - more affordable than direct to America- some ended up staying
2
Q
What Industries + where did the Lithuanians work in?
A
Coal, iron, steel
Ayrshire + Lanarkshire
3
Q
What was the Experience of Lithuanians?
A
- worked in industries - disliked ( strike breakers )
- kept identity initially, later integrated, duality in culture ( respect gained after WW1
4
Q
What was the Reaction of Scots to the Lithuanians?
A
- initially disliked - opposition - decreased wages - strike breakers
- dirty, barbarous + immoral
- respect gained - some chose to stay - fought together WW1
5
Q
What was the identity and Assimilation like for the Lithuanians?
A
-Separate identity: own newspapers, shops and insurance societies
- integrated: changed surnames, married Scots, trade unions
