Migration and Empire: Impact on Empire Flashcards
How was Glasgow involved in the British Navy?
Glasgow’s industries helped make the British navy the most modern, contributing heavily to shipbuilding and armaments.
How did the British Empire benefit shipbuilding firms in Scotland?
Firms like Napier’s, John Brown’s, and Fairfield’s on the Clyde produced 1/10th of the world’s shipping tonnage, making great fortunes.
What role did Springburn play in global industry?
Springburn in Glasgow built a quarter of the world’s locomotives by 1914, cementing its role in empire-related industries.
How did Scottish investors benefit from the Empire?
Scots, like those in Dundee, made substantial profits from investments in industries such as jute in Calcutta.
What did Scots who returned from the Empire do?
They built large mansions in places like Broughty Ferry and Glasgow’s West End.
How did Scottish industries connect to global trade?
Scottish products like Dundee-made sacks and Glasgow-built locomotives were key to global exports, often used to transport American grain.
What were the negative impacts of Scotland’s low-wage economy?
The low-wage economy led to poverty, poor housing, overcrowding, disease, and a lower life expectancy.
How did Scottish regiments contribute to the Empire?
Scottish regiments played a significant role in the expansion and maintenance of the British Empire, boosting the martial tradition.
How did Scots benefit from employment in the Empire?
Many Scottish middle-class boys had successful careers as civil servants, doctors, and soldiers in places like India.
How did the Empire influence Scottish industries?
The Empire provided raw materials, like jute, which were turned into textiles and exported worldwide.
What cultural impact did the Empire have on Scotland?
The Empire brought new customs and products, such as tea and Indian restaurants, into Scottish life.
