1
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1840s blight destroyed potato crop- many depended on for food
A
Scots left highlands to escape starvation
2
Q
big city employment in factories- regular hours, steady pay & indoor work
A
Migrated to centre belt to seek more pleasant working conditions
3
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Farm work hard physical labour- all weathers, few holidays
A
Not much time to relax and heavily fatigued
4
Q
Highlands clearances-crofters evicted from homeland by landlords
A
Meant scots had to leave highlands to find home
5
Q
Glasgow had theatres,dance halls, cafes & football games
A
Scots migrated to centre belt to improve social life
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