Migration and Empire Spec Point 3 Flashcards
Canada economic
Scots had a major impact on the development of transport systems
in Canada. For example, the Canadian Pacific Railway was largely
financed by a Scot. (economic)-allowed people to see each other quicker and allowed businesses to sell goods easily across Canada
Canada religion
Scots contributed to the religious development of Canada through the Church of Scotland. (religious)
Canada Games
The emigrants also brought with them various sports and activities including the Highland Games to Canada. (Social)
New Zealand Land
Some Scots had a negative impact as they were involved in taking land from the Maoris. (native societies) (social)
New Zealand politics
Scots contributed to political development eg Peter Fraser played significant roles. (political)
New Zealand religion
The Scots converted many Maori on NZ’s South Island to Christianity as the relationship was good between these two groups (religious)
Australia attainment gap
In Melbourne 1851 the Scott College was opened by Scots which was a school for the sons of the wealthy. (Social)
Australia quality
• The Scots provided Australia with a wealth of talent to contribute towards its economic growth including farmers, bankers, politicians, merchants, businessmen and professionals, as well as singers, poets, priests and painters. (Economic) Learn a few but not the whole list
Australia land
Both the Aborigines and the emigrant Scots wanted the land for their own use, which inevitably led to tension. (Social)
India develop
Scots were notable in the development of tea plantations and the jute industry. (economic)
India economic
• Empire provided many middle-class Scots with successful careers, especially as civil servants. (economic)
India education
Many Indian educational institutions such as elite schools owed much to the Scottish emigrants. (education) (social)
