It's obvious today that the Irish nationalist, Scottish talk of independence(where England had to increase autonomy a lot to reduce unrest) and even Wales and Cornwall. I understand that using bird points is expensive at least compared to using it to further colonization. So why just ulster, Wales and Cornwall ? Wouldn't it be better to convert all of Ireland as well, and Britain probably had some points to spare during the napoleonic period to at least prepare them for the Victorian period. I'm just wondering why the historical intelligence of British was the way it was. Great subreddit guys, keep up the good work!
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Its likely due to the predictability of rebel uprisings. With a moblie army, and little involvement in continental affairs, crushing the periodic rebellions is low risk. The minor income and manpower advantages gained through culture conversion would be of little consequence to the naval oriented England. The bird points are more effectively spent on rushing idea groups to expand the empire and further her trade. Without those, even small nations can prey upon her.
Source: "Robbing the English of their Wooden Wall and Accepting them into the Greater Dutch Realm", Stadholder Wilhem III, 1644