politics In Province Of Canada Flashcards
1
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four main political parties during the 1860s in Canada
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Clear gift by George brown, Part bleu by Georgae-Etiene Cartier, Conservations by John A. Macdonald and Parti Rouge by Antoine-Aime Dorian
2
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What did clear gift party want to do (George brown)?
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- Wanted people to have more of a voice in government operations
- Advocated for the representation of population government system
- Had support from the rural population
- Supported the idea of a confederation of British North American colonies
3
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what did conservations party (John A. Macdonald) want to do?
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- Loyal to queen Victoria and the connection of Britain
- Strongly supported and worked toward the confederation of the British North American colonies
4
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what did parti bleu( Georgae-Etiene Cartier) want to do
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- Supported confederation only if Canada east would maintain its religious and family low system
- Wanted cooperation between the French and the English
5
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what did Parti rouge (Antoine-Aime Dorian) want to do?
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- Opposed a confederation of British North American colonies
- Felt it would not be beneficial to the French population of Canada east