Three Arguments AGAINST Scottish Independence - TLDR News

Three Arguments AGAINST Scottish Independence - TLDR News

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Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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The video explores three main arguments against Scottish independence: the border, money, and currency issues. The border argument highlights the complexities of establishing a regulatory border post-Brexit. The money argument discusses Scotland's fiscal deficit and economic challenges, emphasizing the potential need for reduced public spending. The currency argument examines the difficulties of transitioning to a new currency, considering options like the euro and sterling, and the implications for monetary sovereignty.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first argument discussed against Scottish independence?

The environmental argument

The cultural argument

The historical argument

The post-Brexit border argument

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why would a regulatory border between England and Scotland be necessary post-Brexit?

To increase tourism

To enhance security

To align with EU regulations

To improve transportation

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the fiscal deficit per person in Scotland as mentioned in the video?

£4,500

£3,500

£2,500

£1,500

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What would Scotland need to reduce to join the EU?

Currency reserves

Fiscal deficit

Trade tariffs

Public spending

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What currency does the SNP plan for an independent Scotland to eventually adopt?

The British Pound

The Scottish Pound

The Euro

The US Dollar

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one challenge of using sterling without a formal agreement?

Increased tourism

Higher borrowing costs

Improved trade relations

Lower interest rates

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the six tests for Scotland to change its currency?

Sustainable tourism

Stable political climate

Sustainable debt and deficit

Increased population