MEP9 People On The Move In The 19th Century Flashcards
1
Q
How many people left Britain between 1815 and 1914?
A
Over 22 million people emigrated from Britain
2
Q
What places did people emigrate to from Britain and why?
A
- Most went to North America South Africa Canada Australia and new Zealand hoping to make a better life for themselves
- most men found work in building engineering farming or mining while women took up jobs as tutors or maids
3
Q
What was used to deal with crime and poverty?
A
Emigration they sent young criminals to Canada or Australia
