New Industries

Question 1

Car Manufacturing

Answer 1

Cars were still reserved for the rich but production opened up in Scotland due to the skills of the Scottish workers from working in shipyards. For example Halleys and Arrol-Johnston opened up in Scotland. Better quality Jobs, more money

Question 2

Engines

Answer 2

Harland and Wolff opened a diesel engine factory in Glasgow to provide engines for buses. Keeping the workforce skilled

Question 3

Domestic Goods

Answer 3

Due to electricity, items such as vacuum cleaners became more common. The Singer electric sewing machine was producer in Clydebank. Creates employment in areas that were less industrialised

Question 4

Energy

Answer 4

Grangemouth oil refinery opened in 1924. Electricity grid operated across the UK into Scotland. Giving population a constant supply of reliable/cheap energy, heat house etc

Question 5

Farming

Answer 5

With tastes evolving, Scottish farmers moved towards different produce like strawberries, raspberries, and chicken. Variety of food, richness in diet

Question 6

Insurance

Answer 6

General Accident Insurance Firm established in Perth. Vital due to the rise in automobiles on the roads. Opens up more opportunities for less physically demanding jobs, less chance getting injured