Baseline Argument Essay

     Scotland, an enormous part of the UK, is being debated today on whether it should leave the UK and become its own country. With its economy rising, it would be the best thing for Scotland to leave the UK. Also, since Scotland's independence has been an issue throughout its history, the time has come for Scotland to claim their own independence and decide for their own future.
     One of the reasons why Scotland should leave the UK is because it is such a large part of the UK, and if what is true about their economy rising, Scotland can have a chance of being there own country. Furthermore, Scotland had a lot of history claiming their own history. It all started during the Battle of BannockBurn, when, "Scotland gains independence by defeating England," during 1314. Then, "In 1707, a bankrupt Scotland agreed to enter a union with England: Scotland gave up independence in return to access English markets." This shows that Scotland was its own country at the time, but because the economy was decreasing, the Scottish chose to become one union with England, which shows how Scotland wasn't able to be its own country for a long time, but because its economy has risen, I believe that Scotland can hold its own independence for a long period of time.
     On the other hand, some people may say that Scotland should not leave the UK and become its own country because it would be a long process for making its own trade market, currency, economy, government, ect. The upfront article even states how the religion would be, and what will it take to be a Scottish Citizen.  Furthermore, who will run Scotland? Will it be democracy? Scottish voters haven't thought about that. Also, Scotland is allowing people from age 16 and higher to vote for Scotland's independence which is unfair against the UK for keeping Scotland within the union.
     In conclusion, Scotland leaving the UK is worth the risk. With a high population and good economy, Scotland  has a good chance of holding their own independence if the people tried. It is also repeating history from when Scotland had their own independence.