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Practice questionLife in the UK Test
What were the Highland Clearances?
Correct answer
The destruction of many small farms in Scotland by landlords, to make space for sheep and cattle
Why
In the 18th and 19th centuries, many Scottish landlords destroyed small farms (crofts) to make space for large flocks of sheep and herds of cattle. Many Scottish people left for North America at this time.
Answer choices
- AThe destruction of many small farms in Scotland by landlords, to make space for sheep and cattle
- BA Scottish law about land registration
- CA battle between Highlanders and Vikings
- DThe removal of trees for shipbuilding