impact of migration of scotlands society

Question 1

catholic churches

Answer 1

irish catholics established catholic churches in scotland. this led to a tolerance of other religions.

Question 2

trade unions

Answer 2

the irish and lituanians were important in the scottish trade union movement and labour party. this was important to scottish society as they attempted to secure a living wage and safe working conditions for both immigrant and scottish workers.

Question 3

political leaders

Answer 3

the irish produced key political leaders, such as john wheatley who was a member of the first labout gov and was most remembered for the 1924 housing act. acts such as this led to affordable housing being built for the working classes, thus benefitting scottish soceity

Question 4

socialising

Answer 4

the italians established cafes all over scotland. in 1903 there were 89 cafes in glasgow, which had increased to 336 by 1905. this had a positive impact on the social lives of scots

Question 5

professionals

Answer 5

the jewish community valued education and had successful careers in medicine and law in scotland. this resulted in highly educated citizens in scotland and professionals ready to take up roles in med and law.