topic 3: scots abroad ~ new zealand 🌞

Question 1

ships (180) 🚢

Answer 1

• henry nicol ship yard 1843&raquo_space; built 180+ ships
• helped trade to export goods effectively> boosted economy

Question 2

John Ross and Robert Glendinning…

Answer 2

• textile industry, successful drapery in Dunedin
• impoacted textiles postively : helped increase trade & employment opps for NZ

Question 3

the gold rush🪙💛

Answer 3

• NZ had gold rush: 35,000 scots emigrated to find fortune in gold, dunedin pop grew to 16,000 by 1864
• increased NZ pop> more economic opps

Question 4

frozen meat 🥩🍖

Answer 4

• The NZ & AUS land comp estalished frozen meat trade in NZ
• 😄impact on economy; boosted trade & helped country prosper

Question 5

farming 🌾

Answer 5

• scots established farms in NZ> 38% stating to be farmers, introduced sheep from aus
• helped developing farming in NZ> boosted economy & created employment opps

Question 5

education 📝

Answer 5

• scots such as James MacAndrew impacted education system: set up 100+ schools
• positive impact as population was better educated = more employment opps

Question 6

culture ~ gaelic 🔉

Answer 6

• 1st language spoken by most in NZ, until 19thC, places named after scot: Dunedin
• impacted culture maintained native language, scottish feel with caledonian societies, (in early yrs settlement)

Question 7

native minister 🫱🏛️

Answer 7

Donald MacLean(tiree) learned Maori language, native minister from 1877-80

• positive impact as he helped to protect maoris land & settle disputes between europeans - maintain reserves & use funds to develop land