The Unfulfilled National Aspirations of Quebec and Scotland

Last week’s guest post presented the Scottish National Party’s vision of an independent Scotland.  The results of the referendum on independence were clear: 55% No, 45% Yes. During and after the campaign, many have made comparisons between Scotland and Quebec’s national aspirations.  Both have sought independence through referendums, and both have failed. Today we offer a brief historic comparison of the roots of these two movements.

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Thinking Carefully About the Future: The Scottish Referendum on Independence by Jocelyn B. Hunt

Today marks the day that Scotland will decide whether to remain a member of the United Kingdom or become a sovereign nation. Much has been written on this issue, including in Canada where its similarity to Quebec is often raised, but many articles don’t fully explore the nature of Scotland’s separatist campaign.

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