Migration and Empire: Impact Abroad Flashcards
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Who was George Stephen and what was his contribution to Canada?
George Stephen emigrated to Canada at 21 and became wealthy. He helped build the Canadian Pacific Railway, boosting Canada’s economy and infrastructure.
What role did Scots play in Canada’s business world?
Scots were highly visible in business, with 1/3 of Canada’s business elite being of Scottish origin.
Which industries were Scots heavily involved in in Canada?
Scots were involved in the fur trade, timber trade, banking, iron, steel, oil, and gas industries.
How did Scots contribute to Canada’s banking sector?
Scots helped establish Canada’s first banks, such as the Bank of Nova Scotia, which opened in 1832.
How did Scots contribute to Canada’s agriculture?
Scots cleared land, introduced farming technologies, and worked hard to cultivate the land.
Who was John Muir and what was his impact on Canada?
John Muir helped establish National Parks in Canada.
How did Scots influence Canadian culture?
Scots introduced Highland promoting Scottish culture in Canada.
Who were the first two Canadian Prime Ministers and their Scottish roots?
John Alexander MacDonald and Alexander MacKenzie, both born in Scotland, were Canada’s first two Prime Ministers.
How did Scots impact Canada’s education system?
Scots helped establish schools and universities, including McGill University in 1821, which influenced Canadian education.
What was the role of Scots in Canadian politics?
Scots played a major role in Canadian politics, with many serving as Governors and contributing to national policies.
How did Scots influence Canada’s religious landscape?
Scots built churches and spread Presbyterian moral values, including Sabbath observance and the temperance movement.
What role did Scots play in the fur trade in Canada?
Scots controlled the fur trade, particularly through the Hudson Bay Company, trading goods for furs with indigenous peoples.
How did Scots interact with Indigenous peoples in Canada?
Scots formed close relationships with indigenous peoples, trading goods and sometimes intermarrying, though later conflicts arose.
What was the impact of Scottish settlers on Indigenous peoples’ land in Canada?
Scots were responsible for much of the loss of land for indigenous peoples due to their large presence as settlers.
What impact did Scots have on Australian farming?
Scots, like John Macarthur, introduced merino sheep to Australia, greatly influencing Australian farming.
Which Scottish regions contributed miners to Australia?
Scots from Lanarkshire, Fife, and Ayrshire worked in coal mines in New South Wales in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
What role did Scots play in the Australian Gold Rush?
Many Scots became gold miners, seeking fortune during the Gold Rush of 1851.
What contribution did Scottish stonemasons make to Australian infrastructure?
In the 1920s, Scottish stonemasons helped build the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
What industries did Scots contribute to in Australia?
Scots were involved in trade, manufacturing, shipping, engineering, finance, and more.
Who was Robert Campbell, and what was his contribution to Australia?
Robert Campbell, from Greenock, became wealthy and is known as the ‘father of Australian trade.’
What did John Buncle contribute to Australia’s economy?
John Buncle founded the Melbourne Iron Works, contributing to Australia’s industrial development.
How did Scots influence the Australian banking system?
Scots used their banking expertise to establish the Australian banking system, which helped develop trade and the economy.
Who wrote Australia’s National Anthem, and where was he from?
Peter Dodds McCormick, born in Port Glasgow, Scotland, wrote the Australian National Anthem “Advance Australia Fair.”
Who was Andrew Fisher and what was his political role in Australia?
Andrew Fisher, a Scottish coal-miner, became Australia’s fifth Prime Minister and led the world’s first majority Labour government.
