Why Did People Leave? Flashcards by Callum Fairweather | Brainscape

Q

Leaving - Population Pattern

A

Lost higher proportion of the population
80 years up to 1914, half the natural
1825-1938, 2.3million left overseas

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Leaving - Loss of Agriculture

A

1851-91; employment fell by 41%
1911 employment in agriculture down to 13%
1831; 31.2% living in towns, 1921, 61%

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Leaving - Persecution

A

Highland Clearances pushed out of rural
Sutherland Clearances in 1860
People pushed to find opportunities

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly