Quiz For Political Party During Confederation Movement Flashcards
What were the four political parties?
1) Le Parti Rouge
2) Clear Grit
3) Liberal Conservative (Tories)
4) Le Parti Bleus
Who was the leader of Le Parti Rouge?
Dorian
Who was the leader of Clear Grit?
Brown
Who was the leader of the Liberal Conservative?
MacDonald
Who was the leader of Le Parti Bleus?
Cartier
What were the five reasons for Confederation?
1) Railway
2) Trade with the US
3) Threat of American Expansion
4) Changing British Attitudes
5) Political Deadlock and the Great Coalition
Why would the Americans expand into Canada?
The Americans were at a time where they wanted as much land as possible to become even more powerful.
Where did the unrest feelings come from in America?
During the Civil War the north thought that Canada allowed the southerners to invade through Canada angering them.
How would Confederation help Canada resist American Expansion?
It would be easier to protect themselves if they combined their forces and were only fighting against one enemy.
