Effects of Migration and Empire on Scotland

Question 1

The Impact of the Empire in Scotlands’ Development

Answer 1

• Scots returned & built mansions e.g. Broughty Ferry.
• Springburn, Glasgow produced ¼ world’s locomotives.
• Glasgow - “workshop of the world”
• Reliance on trade & commerce with the empire left Scotland vulnerable to trade slumps.
• Investment abroad, not in Scotland meant lack of modernisation. Low-wage economy in Scotland led to considerable poverty.

Question 2

Effects of emigration on Scotland’s Identity

Answer 2

• 1860s Caledonian societies in small communities of Otago & Southland. Taught Scots literature & history, held caledonian games that encouraged traditions.
• NZ Scotsman magazine 12’-33’ helped keep traditions alive.
• Enlisted faster than English, Welsh & Irish. July 15’ average enlistment rate 20%, 24% Scotland.
• ⅓ colonial governor-general 1850-1939 Scots.