Impact of Scots Emigrants on empire Flashcards
Describe the contribution of the Scots to the economic growth and development of Canada
Scotts control the fur trade- Hudsons bay company dominated by Scots - George Simpson
Individual Scots contributed to Canada:
-George Stephen at bank of montreal financed and engineered transatlantic Canadian Pacific Railway
Describe the contribution of the Scots to the economic growth and development of Australia
John MacArthur introduced the first Merino sheep-  Australian Marino wool became world famous + wealth
Scott invested heavily in mining and in the gold rush of the 1850s- Gold camps recognisably Scottish
Scotts excelled in shipping trade- McEacharn and Burns Phillips establish shipping firm- Carried food and emigrants
Influential in creation of sugar boom of 1880s in Queensland- Pioneers of sugar industry were Scots
Contributed to wine industry- Mcwilliam family developed vineyards in six regions in three states
Describe the contribution of the Scots to the economic growth and development of New Zealand
Scottish merchants founded banks and financial institutions- in Otago region 
Skilled farmers influence development of New Zealand economy- sheep and mixed farming- including Donald Reid from Perthshire
John Ross and Robert Glendinning Developed cloth Manufacturing- employed many
Founded banks and financial institutions as well as having political impact- John Ross and Robert Glendinning Developed clothing manufacturing business bought sheep farms

Describe the contribution of the Scots to the economic growth and development of India
Contributed to the development of tea plantations and jute industry
James Andrew Boun- Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie- Made governor general of India, Encourage development of railways communication and schools
Describe the impact of the Scots on the religious and cultural development of Canada
Scotts discovered and peopled wild areas- named rivers mountains outposts
Influence of Scottish population- Settled in areas like Nova Scotia ( New Scotland)
Gaelic culture- Spoke Gaelic Gaelic newspapers and college and music + Highland games
Scotts influenced education- McGill University established with money from the state of James McGill from Glasgow
Influence on politics- John A. McDonald- First prime minister of Canada
Describe the impact of the Scots on the cultural and religious development of Australia
Scots influenced education- Lead education system in Queensland
 National songs- Waltzing Matilda Written by Scot
Influence on Politics- Andrew Fisher first prime minister
Describe the impact of the Scots on the religious and cultural development of New Zealand
Place names- Dundedin town and Streets given Scottish names
Influence of Scottish religion- Presbyterian Influence in Otago
Influence on education- 1872 Scottish education act compulsory education in Scotland for all children between five and 13 basis for education system in New Zealand
Influence on universities- First university in Otago Based on curriculum Provided in Scottish universities
Describe the impact of the Scots on the religious and cultural development of India
Scottish missionaries had an important role in the development of education- Reverend Alexander Duff- Linked with founding of university of Calcutta, first medical school in country and Girls schools
Dalhousie banned the practices of thugee and suttee
Describe the impact of the activities of Scots emigrants on native societies in Canada
Early cooperation- Traded with native Indian tribes, Intermarriage, Fur traders helped survive harsh winters, Natives taught canoe building + snow shoes
Dr John Ray from Orkney discovered Northwest passage- As he had positive relationship and learn skills from natives
Not all emigrants were respectful of culture of native people- uncivilised pushed natives of land
Describe the impact of the activities of Scots emigrants on native societies in Australia
Harsh treatment which threatens their way of life of the Aboriginal people- Scottish settlers played part in Warrigal Creek massacre -killed native people

Conflict and violence- Local Aboriginal people lead hornet bank Massacre Natives lost lives
Some colonist spoke out about mistreatment of native population-
Robert M Lyon from Inverness noted settlers ruined country of native people
Loss of land- Scotts developed war production + Creation of sheep farms- Aboriginals Lost land

Describe the impact of the activities of Scots on immigrants on native societies in New Zealand
Population decline- Native people under threat due to land grabbing by settlers
Land taken- Scots took land from Māoris people- they moved onto land that had not been sold by native people
Cutting down of trees- Scottish farmers cleared land to make sheep farms- Affected traditional life
Sam Scott were sympathetic to Māoris-
Donald Maclean learned their language, Involved in politics and became native minister
Describe the impact of the activities of Scots immigrants on native societies in India
James Dalhousie banned Suttee (Human sacrifice) and thugee (Ritual murder)
+ establish schools for women
Westernisation was very unpopular- anti-British feeling- lead to Indian mutiny 
Scottish soldiers were very important in helping the British crush the Indian mutiny 
