Push and Pull Factors for Emigration Flashcards
Why did people move to America
industrial jobs developed
Scottish people had experience due to being industrialized early
stonemasons from Aberdeen
skilled work, higher wages, better life quality
Why did the DECLINE IN THE HANDLOOM WEAVING INDUSTRY cause people to emigrate
declining in Scotland 19th cent.
growing in America, especially Massachusetts
Why did people move to America AND CANADA
growing agricultural job opportunities
required additional workers, due to land timber and fur trade
increased job opportunities
Why did FAMILY cause people to EMIGRATE
postcards and letters
attraction of experience of moving
Why did the GOLDRUSH cause people to emigrate
Australia and California goldrush
very rich very quickly
job opportunities opened up by people who left to search for gold
What are the Reasons for Emigration
industrial jobs developed in America
Decline in Handloom Weaving Industry
Growing Agricultural job opportunities in America and Canada
Australia and California gold rush
Family
Sheep Farming in NZ
Empire Settlement act
Church of Scotland
Why did people move to NEW ZEALAND
sheep farming is a growing industry there
falling in Scotland
How did the British government support people to move
1920s 1930s empire settlement act 2022
-provided funds for those who wanted to emigrate
How did the FREE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND encourage those to move
encouraged Scots to move away from Scotland
-80% of settlers in Dunedin in NZ were Scottish
