Divisions, relationships, social, political & economic impacts

Question 1

Name the two opposing Irish groups of immigrants

Answer 1

Catholics & Protestants

Question 2

What % of Irish immigrants from the north were protestants?

Answer 2

25%

Question 3

Name the two demonstrations that often ended in violence

Answer 3

Irish Home Rule marches & “Orange Walks”

Question 4

Why were Scots worried about immigration?

Answer 4

Saw it as a threat to Scottish identity & religion.

Question 5

Name 3 reasons there was a positive attitude to Irish immigrants

Answer 5

1) They could address the shortage of manual workers
2) Willing to work for longer hours and less pay
3) Often married locals and changed surnames

Question 6

What impact did immigration have on towns?

Answer 6

Exacerbated overcrowding

Question 7

What impact did it have on factories?

Answer 7

Large workforce available

Question 8

How did they improve working and living conditions?

Answer 8

Irish people set up trade unions and the Labour Party