Why Did Scots Emigrate?

Question 1

Cheap/Free Travel (PULL)

Answer 1

Many people were offered to travel for free or very cheap by emigration agencies so many took this offer and emigrated abroad.

Question 2

Cheap/Free Land abroad (PULL)

Answer 2

Many were offered free or cheap land as farmers were needed abroad and so emigrated to start a new life abroad.

Question 3

Letters from family and friends (PULL)

Answer 3

Many family members and friends who already emigrated sent letters about how great life abroad was, convincing many to also emigrate.

Question 4

Bad weather (PUSH)

Answer 4

Some emigrated to escape bad weather of Scotland as it was better in some countries abroad.

Question 5

Loss of jobs (PUSH)

Answer 5

Due to collapse of fish industries, heavy industry and potato famine, many moved abroad to find new jobs

Question 6

Highland clearances (PUSH)

Answer 6

Many moved abroad to find new jobs and place to stay as they were kicked out by landowners in Scotland.

Question 7

Poor living conditions (PUSH)

Answer 7

Poor living conditions like blackhouses or slums in cities made people emigrate in hopes of finding better living conditions abroad

Question 8

Better pay (PULL) / Low pay in Scotland (PUSH)

Answer 8

Better pay in countries abroad so people moved to find higher paying work to escape poverty/ improve their life