Push and Pull Factors for Internal migration Flashcards
Why did the HIGHLAND CLEARANCES force people to move
forced evictions
Crofters replaced by sheep
work
who did the Highland Clearances affect
highlanders
why did the COLLAPSE OF THE KELP INDUSTRY force people to move
lose source of income
who did the kelp industry decline affect
Highlanders
how did the DECLINE OF THE BLACK CATTLE TRADE force people to move
saw sheep more profitable alternative
main source of income taken away
work
who did the decline of the black cattle trade affect
those in rural areas
Why did the FAILURE OF THE POTATO CROP force people to move?
no food
no income
work and food
who did the potato famine affect
highlanders
why did POOR LIVING CONDITIONS force people to move
poor quality housing
shared accommodation
better living conditions
who did the poor living conditions affect
those in rural areas
why did the AGRICULTURAL REVOLOUTION force many to move
few job opportunities
farmers replaced by technology
search of work
why did FRIENDS AND FAMILIES force people to migrate
write letters from the central belt
attraction of city
Who did the agricultural revolution affect
those in rural areas
who did the friends and families affect
highlanders
why did ACCESSIBLE TRAVEL make people move
easy to get from Glasgow to west highlands
steamboats
1830s 1840s
Migrate with ease
