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Why did Scots emigrate to Australia and New Zealand?

While sheep farming had pushed some Scots from their land, it offered them the best prospects in Australia and New Zealand. It was therefore in Britain's interests to establish communities in these countries. Otago province in New Zealand was specifically promoted as a Scots Presbyterian colony to attract emigrants.

22 November 2012

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Intermediate/Higher History—Immigrants and exiles.

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The Irish Potato Famine—Immigrants and exiles.

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