Push Factors - Lowlands Flashcards
1
Q
Poverty/Low Wages
A
In the 1830’s Scots earned up to 25% less than people in England for the same job
2
Q
Bad Housing
A
Problems Scots faced major overcrowding - up to 15 people in one room with no heating
3
Q
Working Conditions
A
Factories often had poor lighting and ventilation
4
Q
Seasonal work
A
Builders tended to have no work from November - February
