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Some were transported,they had no other choice but death because they were ciminls. Others came because of poverty.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agobecause of the highland clearness in 18th century where highland Scottish people were kicked off land for sheep so they emigrated to places like nz , America etc
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Where are the Scots and Swiss from?
Would you be surprised to learn that the Scots and Swiss come from Scotland and Switzerland respectively ?
When did the Scottish immigrants come to America?
Some Scottish immigrants to America were forced there as convicted prisoners, but most came seeking an opportunity for a better life, as did most other immigrants to America.
Three items that do not illustrate why the Scots-Irish immigrated to America?
Three items that do not illustrate why the Scots-Irish immigrated to America, is heavy taxes place upon them, war, not allowing them to ship certain products like diary and wool.
Are Scottish people Celtic?
If you accept the definition of Celt as a speaker or descendant of a speaker of a Celtic language, then that would apply to the Highland Scots more than Lowland Scots. The Lowlanders are referred to as Sasanach (southerner) in Gaelic. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Some Scottish people are Celtic but some may be from Vikings, Angles, Saxons, Picts etc
Why did James oglethorpe plan for Georgia not work?
He thought that they didn't quite get the matter of living seriously and that they did keep their promises. like when the Highland Scots went out to get food, they didn't keep their promise and bring it back.
What policy did the highland Scots oppose?
Slavery
What policy did the highland Scots oppose to?
The mercantilism policy
Did highland Scots like lowland Scots?
Yes of course, but there was a little bit of rivalry between them.
What city in Georgia did the highland Scots settle in?
Darien, Georgia
Who was the group thet settled in darien in 1735?
Highland scots
Where are there highland games in New Zealand?
Two early Scots settlements in New Zealand, Waipu and Dunedin, still have high regard for the skills and strengths of the Highland Games.
What is the highland clearences?
The highland clearences were the evicting some scots from their homes and replacing them with sheep because the sheep brought a better yeild the tennants crops. CHEESE
Do highland cows come from Italy?
highland cows do not come from Italy they are from Scotland but the red are from England and the black are scottish
Why were the Highland Scots MOST valued when they arrived in Georgia in 1736?
They came to Georgia as a means of protection for the colony from the spanish in Florida.
Why did the highland Scots and salzburgers not approve of slavery in the royal colony?
The highland Scots and Salzburgers may not have approved of slavery in the royal colony because of their strong religious or moral beliefs that were against the practice of owning humans as property. Additionally, they may have had personal experiences that shaped their views on the inhumanity and injustice of slavery.
What are the major highlands in Latin America?
Guiana Highland Brazilian Highland Patagonian Highlands (small)
Where do highland mangabey come from?
They come from Kipunji, East Africa!
