Patterns of Settlement Flashcards
1
Q
How many Irish people moved to Scotland 1830-1914?
A
300,000
2
Q
Where did most Irish Immigrants settle?
A
West Scotland, particularly Glasgow
3
Q
Why was the West settled?
A
Jobs in industry
4
Q
Why did Irish girls move to Dundee?
A
To work in jute factories
5
Q
When did Italian migration begin?
A
1870s - 1890s
6
Q
By the end of WWI where were the largest Italian communities?
A
- Glasgow
- Inverclyde
- Edinburgh
7
Q
What businesses did Italian immigrants open in particular.
A
Many Italian immigrants opened cafes.
8
Q
Where did most Lithuanians settle?
A
Coatbridge
9
Q
Where did most Jewish immigrants settle?
A
Glasgow
10
Q
Name the two areas of Glasgow the Jewish Immigrants settled especially
A
The Gorbals - cheaper housing
Pollokshields - more expensive housing in more affluent areas
