re: #19 researchok

Yes.

I would also add distance from the Crown played a role. As a rule, the further away from London the easier it was to successfully rebel, which by definition also meant the adoption of the new ideas of which you spoke. That is why secessionist movements in Ireland and Scotland were unsuccessful. Proximity was cruel as the Scots, Irish and Welsh will tell you.

While the English dealt with slavery, they were only too happy to maintain harsh control over Scotland, Wales and Ireland.

Scotland has it’s own particular history regarding the Crown. Very interesting.

I think our diversity helped us from the beginning. Although diversity wasn’t quite what it is now.