Political Parties in Canada Flashcards
What are the two parties of Canada West?
Conservatives or Tories
Reform Party or Clear Grits
Who was the leader of the Conservatives or Tories in Canada West in 1860?
John A. Macdonald.
What belief was held by the Conservatives or Tories in Canada West during the 1860 period?
They were proud of Canada’s connection with Britain and loyal to Queen Victoria, who was officially the head of government during this period.
Who was the leader of the Reform Party
or Clear Grits?
George Brown
What were the beliefs of the Reform Party
or Clear Grits?
want change and more say for
or Clear Grits ordinary people in
government; have a great deal
of support from rural people
Who led the Parti Rouge in Canada East in 1860?
A. A. Dorion.
What were the beliefs of the Parti Rouge?
Support rights of French-speaking Canadians
What were the two parties of Canada East?
Parti Bleu and Parti Rouge
Who is the leader of the Parti Bleu?
George-Étienne Cartier
What were the beliefs held by the Parti Bleu?
support co-operation
Cartier between French and
English-speaking Canadians
