Reasons for immigration after 1830

Question 1

Define a push factor to Scotland

Answer 1

People are forced to leave their native country and move to Scotland.

Question 2

Define a pull factor

Answer 2

Pull factors encouraged people to move, specifically to Scotland.

Question 3

What’s types of push and pull factors are there?

Answer 3

• economic
• political
• cultural
• environmental

Question 4

What were the 5 push factors for immigration to Scotland from Ireland?

Answer 4

1) ANTI-CATHOLIC LAWS:
In the 19th century many of the laws that the British Government passed in Ireland were anti-Catholic.
2) INHERIT, BORROW, VOTE:
Catholics couldn’t inherit land from a
Protestant, borrow money to buy land or vote in elections.
3) RENT:
Many Catholic farmers were evicted because they couldn’t afford their rent.
4) POPULATION DOUBLED:
Ireland’s population doubled between 1800 and 1850.
5) POTATOE FAMINE:
Between 1845 and 1848 the potato crop was destroyed by blight. Many left Ireland during the ‘Great Famine’ to avoid starvation.

Question 5

What were the 4 pull factors for Irish immigrants to Scotland?

Answer 5

1) TRAVEL:
It was quick and cheap to travel to Scotland.
2) FAMILY:
Many Irish people already had family living in Scotland, who could help them find a house and work.
3) JOBS:
Scotland had a shortage of workers and so many industries in Scotland recruited the Irish.
4) MONEY:
Wages in Scotland were higher than those paid in Ireland. Employment was also more regular and so more money could be made.