protestant irish

Question 1

settlement

Answer 1

–Airdrie, larkhall for mining and iron making districts

–partick and govan for shipbuilding

Question 2

jobs

Answer 2

–higher skilled than caths: shipbuilding, iron and steel production
–higher prestige jobs: train drivers & guards

Question 3

assimilation

Answer 3

–football, socialise with other prost. & assert religious affinity

Question 4

Reaction of scots

Answer 4

– discriminated in shipbuilding

– similar religious beliefs: they could marry scots as same religion

Question 5

Orange order

Answer 5

–Family traditions- son’s join dad’s lodge when reaching adulthood
–influenced basic rituals of life: weddings and funerals in local orange hall

Question 6

Political identity

Answer 6

Gave support to tories and unionist party and opposed home rule- opposite of catholics and caused conflict

Question 7

Sectarian trouble

Answer 7

Irish vs. irish: close proximity of communities, coatbridge & airdrie fought each other–

Question 8

education

Answer 8

More education than Irish caths.

Kids given excellent education right off bat

Question 9

employment

Answer 9

Scot farms employed people in belfast with adverts in newspapers- looked for their skills & experience

Question 10

Why they left

Answer 10

– close to scotland from ulster (daily boats), similar beliefs and safe, less danger and hostility in scotland