WHY DID THE SCOTS LEAVE?

1. Two reasons why the Scots emigrated. 2. Two groups who helped the Scots emigrate. 3. In what 2 ways were the Scots helped?

Knowledge Check…

In the late 19th C and early 20th C, many people were convinced to leave by newspapers, pamphlets and posters.

You success criteria. I have: • Chosen to create either a newspaper advert, a

pamphlet or a poster. • Chosen ONE way in which the Scots were helped

to leave. • Included examples of the help they received. • Included a heading. • Included illustrations (remember; at that time,

many people could not read.)

ACTIVITY

Learning Intentions

We will be exploring the journey conditions of Scots

emigrants.

5 MINUTE CHALLENGE…

Using A4 paper, scissors and glue, make a ship…it must fit on ONE

page.

Crowded – many people packed in close together

People unable to wash

Animals on board e.g. Pigs, hens, sheep

Uncomfortable wooden bunk-beds

Food not nutritious

Disease e.g. cholera

Smells

No toilet, had to use a bucket

Rough weather

1. Name two PUSH factors. 2. Name two PULL factors. 3. Name two ways the Scots received financial help

to emigrate. 4. Name three travel conditions.

Knowledge Check…