Migration and Empire spec point 4

Question 1

Coal

Answer 1

Lithuanian immigration contributed to the economic development of Scotland mainly through employment in the coal industry. (economic)

Question 2

Rivals

Answer 2

Negative effect of Irish immigration was the presence of sectarian rivalries. (religion)

Question 3

Miners

Answer 3

Lithuanians joined the Scottish miners in bringing about improved working conditions through trade union activity. (political)

Question 4

Schools

Answer 4

Irish immigration had a lasting cultural impact on Scottish society reflected in the creation of separate Catholic schools across most major urban centres in Scotland. (culture)

Question 5

Tailor

Answer 5

Jewish immigrants made an important contribution to the tailoring trade and helped produce affordable, quality clothing, especially men’s suits. (culture)

Question 6

Destination

Answer 6

Empire provided a destination for large numbers of Scottish emigrants. (economic)

Question 7

Smoking

Answer 7

Jewish immigrants were also important in the tobacco industry. Cigarette making was a common job for the Jewish immigrants to Scotland as there was no local workforce that could produce cigarettes. (economic)

Question 8

Cafes

Answer 8

Italian families settled in many towns on the coast and in the main towns. The Nardini family developed what was to become the largest café in Britain. Small sea-side towns also had their own Italian cafés. (culture)

Question 9

Commercial

Answer 9

Jewish immigrants helped to develop the commercial life of Scotland. Jews settled in central Glasgow, typically setting up small businesses. (economic)

Question 10

Lithuanian main

Answer 10

Lithuanian immigrants also contributed a distinctive culture to Scotland through their language and community activities. However, the Lithuanian community integrated effectively into Scottish society therefore left less of a lasting impact. (culture)

Question 11

Labour

Answer 11

Irish immigrants and their descendants had an impact on Scottish politics. The Irish were important in the Scottish Trade Union movement and the development of the Labour Party in Scotland.

Question 12

Hibs

Answer 12

Migration had an impact on Scottish sporting life — Edinburgh Hibernian was founded in 1875 by Irishmen living in the Cowgate area of Edinburgh. (Social)-not essential but Hibs won Scottish Cup most recently in 2016