Scotland and the Confederacy - Stuff That I Find Interesting

The video explores the influence of Walter Scott's romanticized accounts of Scottish history on the American South, particularly before the Civil War. It highlights the connections between Scotland and the Confederacy, including shipbuilding and cultural influences. The role of Scottish immigrants in the Civil War and the post-war period is discussed, along with the influence of Scottish customs on the KKK. The video concludes with modern connections between far-right groups and Scottish or Celtic history.

How did Sir Walter Scott's writings influence Southern American culture before the Civil War?

• By supporting the Union

• By romanticizing chivalry and independence

• By advocating for abolition

• By promoting industrialization

What role did Scottish shipbuilders play during the American Civil War?

• They built ships for the Union

• They remained neutral

• They constructed blockade runners for the Confederacy

• They only built ships for commercial purposes

What was a significant reason for some Scots supporting the Confederacy?

• Cultural ties to the North

• Political alignment with the Union

• Religious beliefs

• Economic dependency on cotton

Who was a notable Scottish descendant that supported the Confederacy?

• Jefferson Davis

• Robert E. Lee

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Abraham Lincoln

Which Scottish tradition was adopted by the KKK?

• The Highland Games

• The burning of the cross

• The playing of bagpipes

• The wearing of kilts