Migration and Empire Part 1

What were the four main groups who came to Scotland?

• Irish, Italian, Lithuanian, Jewish

• Irish, Scottish, Welsh, English

• Canadian, Indian, South African, Protestants

• Lithuanian, Jewish, Russian, Polish

What is Migration?

A reason to leave your own country such as war, famine or persecution.

What is an attraction to another country known as?

Which of the following is NOT a reason for Irish Immigration to Scotland?

• Irish Potato Famine

• Improved farming equipment

• Wages are 6x higher in Scotland

• Family already in Scotland

Why did the Italians come to Scotland? (Select all that apply)

• Escape poverty and harsh conditions

• Family already living in Scotland

• Lack of industry in Italy

• More ice cream in Scotland

What industries did the Irish work in when in Scotland? (Select all that apply)

• Farming

• Textile factories

• Jewellers

• Hairdressers

What country was part of the British Empire?

• Japan

• Indian

• China

• USA

What was the population of the British Empire at its height?

• 100 million people

• 50 million people

• 400-500 million people

• 700 million people

What word best describes buying goods from another country?

• Import

• Industry

• Migration

• Export