the effect of migration and empire on Scotland, to 1939 Flashcards
the Empire helped to develop Scottish Industry
Scottish industry was boosted through the shipbuilding industry along the Clyde, such as Fairfield’s in Govan
This had an impact on Scotland because it provided lots of Jobs
the Empire provided a market for Scottish goods
The North British Locomotive company in Glasgow exported steam locomotives to British Colonies
This had an impact on Scotland because many Scottish companies made big profits as a result of the colonies buying their goods
the Empire led to Scottish businessmen becoming wealthy
the weir family established a huge engineering company in Glasgow producing pumps for ships in the Glaswegian shipyards
This had an impact on Scotland because it created wealthy industrialists
the Empire provided lots of opportunities for middle class Scots (civil service)
there were many civil servant positions available in India, leading to a loss of middle class educated men living and working in Scotland
the Empire lead to a Scottish depopulation
2.5 million Scots migrated especially to the empire between 1815-1939
This had an impact on Scotland because there was a lack of potential workers
the Empire helped to develop a Scottish martial tradition
1870, 8% of Soldiers were Scots out of the 10.5% of Scots in the British population
This had an impact on Scotland because it led to an increased pride in Scottish identity
the Empire led to more foreign competition for Scottish companies
after 1870 refrigerated ships became widely used - Scotlands agriculture declined because of Australian meat
This had an impact on Scotland because it lead to Scottish economic decline
the Empire led to an over-dependance in the Scottish economy on exporting to the Empire
or example in the 1910s, 38% of Scottish Coal was exported to the Empire
This had an impact on Scotland because it lead to economic complacency
