United KingdomHistory 87 · History
What happened during the Highland Clearances?
- aLandlords removed many small farmers from their land to make room for sheep and cattleCorrect answer
- bForests were cut down in the Highlands to build ships for the Royal Navy
- cScottish towns were rebuilt with new drains and wells to stop the spread of disease
- dClan chiefs were given extra land as a reward for their loyalty after Culloden
Why?
From the late 18th century and through the 19th century, many Highland families lost their small farms so that landlords could keep sheep and cattle. Many of them emigrated, often to North America.
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