post-war emigration

Question 1

Unemployment in scotland mainly impacted the shipbuilding industry as foreign competition from abroad increased and domestic demand declined

Answer 1

This is significant because the decline in the shipbuilding industry resulted in lower employment rates, which resulted in many people moving aboard for better jobs.

Question 2

One reason why post-war emigration increased was because of the Salvation army.

Answer 2

This is because it encouraged emigration from Scotland as it provided assured passages and employment advice for single women, unemployed men and young people.

Question 3

The decline in the fishing industry in scotland due to loss of herring markets and boat stock added to unemployment.

Answer 3

This is significant because the high unemployment rate made people less keen to stay in Scotland as many were being let go from their careers after the war due to being a lesser demand, resulting in people moving abroad.

Question 4

After the war the jute industry in places like Dundee also declined rapidly.

Answer 4

This is because foreign competition impacted on production, leading to lay-off workers in Dundee. This meant many people were jobless so they had to look elsewhere for jobs.