Migration of Scots Pull factors-Emigration Flashcards
emigration
(Agents)
Agents were often paid to visit Scottish towns and cities to persuade people to move,including paying for their move and further help
For example
in 1922 the British government introduced the Empire settled Act,which saw to help people move with loans
Emigration
(Jobs)
often more jobs overseas with a high chance of getting them,using skills that Scots already had
For example many scots helped in Sheep farming in countries such as Australia
Emigration
(owning business)
Scots knew they could set up their own business abroad such as farm or trading and selling goods back to scotland
For example
Andrew buick from Abroath set up Freddo in Australia
Emigration
(Wages and money)
empire countries offered higher wages than people recieved in Scotland for doing the same job.This being as much as 3x
For example
professions such as miners were paid up to 3x their salary working in Australia
Emigration
(land)
empire countries such as Australia offerred Cheap or even free land to Scots which motivated Scots to move that already had farming skills
For example
the wool industry improved due to Scots skills in farms
Emigration
(farming)
scots trying to escape farming were attracted by the prospect of “read made Farms” which had homes already built in Canada
For example
farming scots also had the chance to build their own homes, hence making it better quality already
Emigration
(religion)
Scots emigrated as they saw sprading the word of god as their mission,they often done this as missionaires
For example
Scots also set up presbyterian churches in Countries around the empire such as Australia
Emigration
(Friends and Family)
letters were sent by friends and family encouraging scots to move often describing how their life got better
For example these letters would have promises such as a guarenteed job
