No Return: The Darien Disaster | The Story of Scotland's Doomed Bid for Empire | FULL DOCUMENTARY

[@edwardrburgess3308]

Sovereignty is first economic, then political. As true then as it is today. As misguided as the plan was, I can not falut them for seeking economic independence.

[@UtopiaPlanitia]

Agreed.

[@FernandWinnie_FW]

There was no way England and King William would permit this venture to succeed. And so it proofed….

[@edwardrburgess3308]

New Caledonia, Colony of the Kingdom of Scotland, did at least have an awesome flag.

[@FernandWinnie_FW]

King William did not want a wealthy and independent Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 He did everything possible to make sure it would fail. As did those who succeed him. The Alien Act passed by the English parliament in 1705 said it all.

[@UtopiaPlanitia]

Correct. That’s coming in part 2 :)

[@TomFynn]

Let's face it: The downfall of the Darien scheme was its plan, which was: Step 1: Gimme money. Step 2: Step 3: Profit.

[@UtopiaPlanitia]

Yep. The public bought into Paterson’s bullshit, assuming his reports were accurate even though he’d never set foot there. It was only so great a loss because so many fell for the fantasy.

[@TomFynn]

@@UtopiaPlanitia Which begs the question: Why did no one at the time ask the pertinent questions of, "where", "when", "who" and of course "How are you going to protect this from...well, everyone else?" I mean, even the Spanish had the Spanish Main raided to the point of incontinence. But I guess, the dreary details of logistics will always play second fiddle when national pride is involved.

[@UtopiaPlanitia]

@TomFynn Exactly.

[@edwardrburgess3308]

​@@TomFynnWhy? Herd mentality. We see it today.