Building A Nation Flashcards
Where and why was confed less popular
Confederation was less popular in Canada East because of its French culture
Also less popular in the maritime colonies
What does having a union mean?
Union would mean having a central gov.t, one that would control defense, external relations, currency, postage, taxations etc.
Why didn’t Maritime colonies and French Canadians didn’t want control to change?
Maritime felt like they had little in common with the growing province of Canada and French Canadians didn’t want to have an English speaking nation, they wanted to keep their culture
When did the rebellion of Canada happen and what did it result in?
Rebellion happened in 1937 and resulted in Durham Report
When did Canadas joined in union?
Canadas joined in the act of union in 1840
What were peoples views with Lord Durham’s recommendation to unite the Canadas?
Many French Canadians were against Lord Durham’s recommendation but the British gov.t favored the plan and acted on it immediately
What was something important that Lord Durham recommend that caused a lot of problems for —?
Lord Durham recommended a responsible gov.t for the colonies. This caused problems for Britain and the Canadians gov’t because the idea was completely new.
Why would have a responsible gov.t cause problems for Britain and the Canadian gov.t
It was a new idea and nobody knew if it would work. Many people doubted that it may weaken the British empire and perhaps even strengthen some of Britain’s enemies like the united states of America and France.
Many feared economic problems both in Britain and Canada
When and what are corn laws
Britain repealed corn laws in 1846 which had given trading privileges to British colonies
How did Corn laws effect Canada’s economy?
Canadian grain had always enter into Britain with low duties which had helped wheat and flour expand in Upper Canada. But now Britain wanted to move towards free trade and get the cheapest wheat and flour possible from any country.
Because of this Canada’s economy fell in depression
What other trade did Canada do with Britain?
Canada built ships for Britain’s trade and exported raw materials and agricultural products. But been able to manufactured very little. Trade wasn’t good with Britain and was beginning to consider possibility of creating own country.
In 1847 who was responsible for putting the responsible gov’t into operation?
Lord Elgin
Why did Britain see Responsible gov.t as an advantage?
Because it was expensive to govern, defend, and finically support all the colonies.
What happened in 1849?
elected and reformist gov.t of Canada passed a bill giving financial compensation to anyone including the rebels. Lord Elgin and many others were against it but since it was under the responsible gov.t they had to accept it
What did Lord Elgin signature laid the foundation of?
It laid a foundation of a new form of gov.t for the Canadas which is democracy
