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Scots' Migration and Impact on Empire, 1830-1939

Explore the experiences of Scottish migrants and their impact on the places they moved to, including industries they worked in and their connections to their homeland.

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Scots' Migration and Impact on Empire, 1830-1939

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  1. Migration and Empire 1830-1939

  2. Migration and Empire 1830-1939 • LEARNING INTENTIONS • Describe the welcome the Scots received where they moved to • Describe industries the Scots worked in abroad • Describe how the migrant Scots kept links with their former home

  3. Migration and Empire 1830-1939 Hundreds of thousands of Scots moved overseas in the 1800s and 1900s. It is no surprise to say that they had a huge impact on the places they moved to.

  4. Migration and Empire 1830-1939 The Scots received a mixed welcome abroad. Many wanted them there, especially the Colonial Governments that had encouraged them to move. Scots were also welcomed by familyand friendsthat already lived there.

  5. Empire and Migration 1830-1939 Other people opposed the Scots moving. They often took landfrom native people, or took over sacred sites for farmland. Native Americans and Australian Aborigines were very angry at this.

  6. Migration and Empire 1830-1939 Many of the Scots who moved had been farmers. They used these skills in their new homes. Many farms in Australia and New Zealand reared sheep, which were sold back to Britain, hurtingScottish sheep farmers.

  7. Empire and Migration 1830-1939 Other Scots became involved in mining, often using current skills. Many Scots worked in coaland coppermining. However the main mining interest was gold; Scots travelled to South Africa and California in the USA for this.

  8. Migration and Empire 1830-1939 The Scots that moved elsewhere did not forget their homeland. One way they continued to remember Scotland was by naming new places after the old country. Dunedinin New Zealand is named after Edinburgh.

  9. Empire and Migration 1830-1939 Other Scots continued celebrating their heritage. This included holding Highland Games, going to Burns Societies and playing bagpipesat events. Many Americans continue to celebrate these links during Tartan Day.

  10. Migration and Empire 1830-1939 It tended to be Scots that moved overseaswho most celebrated their homeland. The Scots who moved to Englanddid this less. Many Scots marriedEnglish people, becoming part of that culture instead.

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