Pull Factors

What was a benefit of working in factories in towns?

• Longer working hours

• Neat uniform of the police constable

• Fewer holidays

• Less excitement

What type of jobs paid better than farm work?

• Teaching jobs

• Retail jobs

• Industrial jobs

• Agricultural jobs

What was a key factor in encouraging Scots to migrate to towns and cities?

• Lack of transportation.

• Improved transport links.

• High cost of living in cities.

• Poor communication with relatives.

What was a significant factor limiting Scots from owning land?

• High taxes

• Lack of interest

• Clearances and farm enclosures

• Poor weather conditions

What year was gold discovered in Australia, leading to a gold rush?

• 1849

• 1851

• 1860

• 1875

Approximately how many Scots arrived in Australia between 1851 and 1860?

• 50,000

• 75,000

• 100,000

• 150,000

Which state in Australia was a focal point for gold digging during the gold rush?

• New South Wales

• Queensland

• Victoria

• Western Australia

What was a key reason for the British government to support the Empire Settlement Act?

• To increase urban populations

• To boost rural populations

• To expand military presence

• To develop new industries

What was the main goal of the Empire Settlement Act for emigrants?

• To provide free education

• To encourage them to work the land

• To offer free healthcare

• To promote urban living

What was the relationship between the British government and the countries involved in the Empire Settlement Act?

• Trade partners

• Military allies

• Immigration agreement

• Cultural exchange partners