The impact of Scot emigrants on New Zealand

Question 1

Entrepreneurs

Answer 1

John Ross and Robert Glendinning set up a drapery business in Dunedin in 1860, which developed in to a clothing manufacturer which dominated the textile
industry.

Question 2

Industry

Answer 2

Scots were prominent in the development of the paper making industry and were important engineers. Peter and Henry Duncan for example developed a successful business manufacturing agricultural implements in Christchurch.

Question 3

Culture

Answer 3

Following the Scottish tradition, New Year (rather than Christmas) was celebrated as a major holiday in New Zealand. Events such as the Caledonian Games were held on this day to celebrate Scottish culture. Scottish foods like porridge and scones have also become important parts of the New Zealand diet.

Question 4

Farming

Answer 4

Many Scots were skilled farmers and influenced the development of sheep and arable farming. Donald Reid from Perthshire is an example, who by the time of his death in 1919 had built up an estate of 6300 acres.

Question 5

Religion

Answer 5

Most Scottish immigrants were Presbyterian and contributed to the religious development of New Zealand through the development of the Church of Scotland The ‘Kirk’ was a familiar place of worship for Scots Immigrants

Question 6

Places

Answer 6

Scottish settlers established a very strong Scottish community in the Otago region. They created the town of dunedin which became an important settelment in New Zealand. The name is derived drom the Gaelic name for Edinburgh

Question 7

Politics

Answer 7

Scots had some impact on politics in New Zealand. For example, Arthur Charles Hamilton Gordon was Governor of New Zealand between 1880 and 1882.

Question 8

Education

Answer 8

Scots influenced education in New Zealand,
For example, Learmouth Dalrymple was
behind New Zealand’s first school for girls
opened in 1871. The first Principal of the
School was Margaret Gordon Burn, a fellow Scot.
The scottish 1872 Education act which made education compulsory for all children formed the basis of the education system introduced in New zealand in 1877☺️
New zealand’s first university was opened in Otago in 1869 and offered a broad curriculum based on the Scottish model

Question 9

Native Societies

Answer 9

The impact of Scottish settlers on Maori life was often negative. As well as being involved in land deals that took land from the Maori. Many Scots wanted to farm and this led to the clearance of trees from land. which had an impact on the traditional life of the Maori. In 1872 conflict brake our between the Maori and settlers. However, some Scots were more sympathetic to the
plight of the Maori. Donald Maclean learned the native language and rose to
become the Native Minister from 1877 to 1880. In this role he ensured that settlers purchased their land from Maori chiefs at a fair price and of their own free will.

Question 10

Transport

Answer 10

The Northern Steam Ship Company was founded by Alexander McGregor who was of Scottish descent. The company flag included the St Andrews cross.

Question 11

Shipbuilding

Answer 11

Henry Nicol, from Greenack, Set up a

shipyard in Auckland in 1843. Between this date and 1837 over 180 ships were built in the company yard.

Question 12

main topics (11)

Answer 12

• Entrepreneurs
• Industry
• Culture
• Transport
• Religion
• Farming
• Places
• Shipbuilding
• Education
• Politics
• Native Societies