Scotland - Passing of the Union

Question 1

How is National Identity an argument for Federal Union?

Answer 1

• A federal union, with two separate parliaments meant that Scotland and England would keep hold of their national differences.
• Members of the Church of Scotland would be glad of a guaranteed presbyterian union.
• Scots law would remain, court system as well as Burgh rights and customs would be untouched.

Question 2

How is Protecting Business an argument for Federal Union?

Answer 2

• Federal union would ensure the protection of Scottish Manufacturers

Question 3

How is the factor of easier to reverse an argument for Federal Union?

Answer 3

• Scots would be more likely to benefit from union, but if this proved to not be the case, then at-least federal union allowed for the possibility of reversal.
• The separate Scottish Parliament would be able to decide it for itself without English agreeement.

Question 4

Who were the people who opposed union?

Answer 4

• George Lockhart of Carnwath
• James Douglas 4th Duke of Hamilton
• Andrew Fletcher of Saltoun
• Earl of Mar