1. By Pam Clark Atlantic Wars and Revolutions By Pam Clark

3. The Atlantic, Scots Most of the Scots emigrated to American colonies between 1707 and 1775. The Lowland Scot emigrants brought the majority of doctors who practiced medicine in the colonies. Highland Scots were motivated to emigrate as a result of the British outlaw of many of their customs and traditions. They were a tough and sturdy people who wanted the cheap land, and weren’t afraid of settling in high-risk areas. They clustered in frontier valleys, and kept alive their native Gaelic language and Highland customs. Ulster Scots emigrated to America to escape the bad conditions in Ireland, hopeful for a better life. From Boston they moved to Pennsylvania where they felt more welcome. They resented being referred to as Irish, thinking they were superior, and preferred to be called Scotch-Irish.