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Scotland Flashcards

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Why did some Scots choose to MOVE to CANADA?

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  • Short journey compared to other destinations.
  • Option to return home to Scotland.
  • Many Scots already lived there.
  • Many highlanders would have the trip paid for by their landowners.
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What was the Scots impact on CANADIAN ENTERPRISE AND ECONOMY?

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  • The trading companies of Canada were either owned by Scots or influenced by Scots.
  • Individual Scots dominated in the fur trade, banking, business, politics, and education.
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What was the Scots impact on CANADIAN CULTURE?

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  • Many people in Canada have the names of Scots.
  • In some areas, Scots Gaelic is still spoken and taught in schools.
  • Canada has one the the largest Highland games in the world.
  • Scots created many schools and universities in Canada.
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What was the Scots impact on the CANADIAN NATIVES?

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  • Most natives lost their land, and their traditional way of life due to the arrival of the Europeans.
  • Some Scots married members of tribes.
  • Scots partook in the slaughter of the buffaloes destroying the way of life for some tribes.
  • The tribes were left starving and weakened by the epidemic that usually came from emigrants.
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Why did people EMIGRATE from the HIGHLANDS?

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  • Highlanders were evicted from their homes.
  • Economic depression of the 1920’s.
  • Introduction of factories left many craftsmen unemployed.
  • Better opportunities abroad.
  • Many joined the army to fight for the empire.
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Why did many Scots EMIGRATE to AUSTRALIA ?

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  • Many Scots wanted to join the ruling class.
  • Many people went for a new life.
  • Common jobs such as builders, labourers, and carpenters were needed in Australia.
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What was the Scots impact on AUSTRALIAN ECONOMY, ENTERPRISE and POLITICS.

-(invented 2 very popular products!)

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  • Scots created “Freddo bars”.

- Scots created “Speedos”.

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What was the Scots impact on AUSTRALIAN CULTURE?

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  • Scots created Australian anthem.
  • Scots assisted in creating Sydney opera house.
  • Scottish associations and clubs were set up and some still exist.
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What was Scots impact on the AUSTRALIAN NATIVES?

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  • Scots would farm and mine with no consideration for the impact they could have on the natives.
  • Scots would dispossess the natives from their territories.
  • Scots and other immigrants made Australia famous for farming, particularly sheep or cattle.
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Why did Scots choose to EMIGRATE to NEW ZEALAND?

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  • There were agents in Scotland who were willing to sign up people for discounted fares to New Zealand.
  • Many Scots attempted a life in Australia but failed, so then chose to attempt a life in New Zealand.
  • Scots were attracted to New Zealand as the cities, towns and societies were seen as very similar to Scotland.
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What were ALL of Scotland’s impacts on NEW ZEALAND?

(The New Zealand questions are separated, all impacts are on this question).

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  • Most migrants to New Zealand were Scottish.
  • Scots assisted in the creation of New Zealand’s banking systems land ownership, religion of the colony and education establishment.
  • Conflict between natives and European migrants.
  • Scots played big role in politics, including a Scottish prime minister.
  • A Scot changed land law so normal people could now own land.
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What was the Scots impact on INDIA’s COMMERCE?

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  • Scots made up to half of the East India Company’s writers. This company was massive at the time.
  • Scots made up large proportion of Indigo planters. Also jute.
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What was the Scots impact on the ARMY in INDIA?

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  • When the Indians rose up against the British rulers, the Scots were at the head of the mission to crush the rebel scum.
  • Scots were also responsible for the atrocities committed against some mutineers after the mutiny.
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What was the Scots impact on the CIVIL SERVICE in INDIA?

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  • Some Scots reached high rank of viceroy or Governor-General.
  • Scottish engineers and administrators were at the heart of most projects.

Scots set up schools in India.

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What were the Scots impact on OTHER AREAS in INDIA?

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  • Scots spread Christianity.
  • Scots had huge impact on the medical field in India. Studies on cholera, first account of poisonous snakes in India, and behind the foundation of Indian medical colleges.
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What were Lithuanian immigrants experience when living in Scotland?

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  • Jews and Catholics separated into different areas.
  • Scots and Lithuanians ran into religious conflict.
-Scots believed that Lithuanians were making working conditions worse: 
They were seen as driving down wages, 
Breaking strikes,
Worsening working conditions 
And dilute the power of the unions.
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Why did so many Jews choose to move to Scotland?

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  • Many believed they would go to Scotland then get a ship to America, but chose to stay in Scotland either due to a change of mind or ill health.
  • The UK wasn’t as anti-semetic compared to other European nations.
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What were Jewish communities like? How did they act to eachother?

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  • Jews provided great amount of support for each other as well as new immigrants.
  • Self-help was promoted by Jewish friendly societies and provided English classes.

The increasing numbers of Jews led to the production of 2 Jewish newspapers in Glasgow.

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Reaction from Scots to the Jewish immigrants?

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  • Little anti-semitism. Many anti Jewish groups in England, but very rare in Glasgow.
  • Some trade unions opposed immigrants.
  • There were often churches who attempted to convert Jews to Christianity.
  • Attitudes towards Jews became more peaceful and welcoming, however most Jews still tended to stay isolated in Jewish communities.
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What did Irish immigrants experience while living in Scotland?

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  • Bad housing conditions.
  • Bad reputation.
  • Protests to have them removed.
  • Low wages, long hours.
  • Discrimination.
  • Religious conflict. (Catholic Irish).
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Why did Italian immigrants choose to move to Scotland?

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  • Saw a better life.
  • Business opportunities.
  • Relatives in Scotland.
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What businesses did the Italian immigrants set up?

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  • Fish and chips.

- Ice Cream.

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