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The Industrialization Of Scotland In The 1800s

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Scotland in 1800s was divided in two main sources of employment, farming in the Highlands and Islands, and fishing in coastal areas. Historians agree that the industrialisation of the nation started between 18th and 19th century. The mechanisation led to the population of rural areas to fall as many were drawn to growing number of factories and coal mines located near the larger towns and cities. This redistribution of the population led to a degree of overcrowding in these urban areas. Additionally, increased mechanisation on the land reduced the numbers needed for farming as traditional manual work was completed by machines. Workers were housed under one roof in order to maximise production levels to increase profits for the factory owners.
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