Advantages of Confederation Flashcards
Was Canada economically stable after the colonies joined confederation?
yes
What happened with trade after confederation
Tariffs and trade barriers were abolished. Colonies could now freely trade with one another
What could a strong central gov.t build?
They could build a intercontinental railway to link the colonies for the purpose of trade and defense. Could now trade during the winter
How would Confederation help in the west
Confederation could help protect the western region of B.N.A and Rupert’s land. Help make sure that it is not annexed by the United States
How could Confederation improve the way colonies were governed?
will be able to maintain internal organization and discipline so that everyone acts and speak together with one voice. Also has a whip to make sure that members vote together on bills
This may reduce independence of members but it helps make the party stronger and more efficient
What did Politicians in Canada had to built in order to maintain power?
They had to build coalitions
Where Coalitions good or bad?
Frustrated many politicians because French and English colonies rarely agree on the same issues
In Canada East what was the small radical group called and who was it led by?
The group was called ‘parti rouge’ and it was led by Louis-Joseph Papineau
Who did the small radical group called ‘Parti rouge’ in Canada East attract?
It attracted many French speaking farmers and business people who opposed English commercial interest. Thy also favor an American style of government. Hate Act of Union
what was the political group that was in Canada East called and who was it led by?
The political group in Canada East was called ‘Parti Bleu’ and it was led by George-Etienne Cartier
What was the focus of the political group ‘Parti Bleu’
The focus of the political group ‘Parti bleu’ was on economic development of Canada East and protection of French-Canadian rights.
Why did the political group of Canada East ‘Parti Bleu’ want to protect the French-Canadians rights?
Because they believed in defending the traditional French cultural values.
Who supported the political group of Canada East ‘Parti Bleu’
The group had a working relationship with the catholic church. It had a wide support in the province and in the gov.t
Were the Canada East group ‘Parti bleu’ ready to work with politicians from Canada West?
Yes they were ready to work alongside politicians from Canada West as long as English Canada did not threaten French interests
What was the radical group in Canada West called and who was it led by?
The radical group in Canada West was called ‘Clear Grits’ and it was led by George Brown (publisher of Toronto Globe newspaper)
What did the radical Group of Canada West defend?
They defended English-Canadian interests and attacked corruption in gov.t
What was the leader of the radical group in Canada West like?
George Brown disliked both Catholics and the French. He made enemies very easily. But he and his party tried to make the province more democratic
What did George Brown support?
He supported the idea of representation by population. Meaning that the numbers of members that are sent to the legislature is determine by the number of people in a riding
What was the idea of representation by population in Canada East?
It was violently opposed
Did Canada East have more French speakers or did Canada East?
Canada West had more French speaking Canadians then Canada East
Who did the middle ground in Canada West belong to?
It belonged to the ‘Tories’ which was led by John A MacDonald
What was the views of MacDonald Compared To Browns?
MacDonald’s views were less democratic than Browns but he was a more astute politician
What deal did MacDonald make with the ‘Parti Bleu’
They made a deal that enable the combined party, Liberal and conservatives to form a government
What was a barrier to a “good government”
A barrier was something called the double majority
What is the meaning of double majority?
It means that in order for a bill to pass in the legislative assembly there had to be a majority vote in both Canada East and Canada West sections of the assembly than just a simple majority
