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Explore the lead-up to Confederation through 5 key problems, including the American Civil War impact, slavery, and British support. Learn about Robert E. Lee, Fenians, trade issues, and the need for a railway for defense and trade. Discover how changing British attitudes shaped the Dominion of Canada in 1867.
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Pushed Together Five Problems Leading to Confederation
War & Expansionism – 1860’s • American Civil War – North vs South • Big Issue – Slavery in Southern States • War ended in 1865 • Britain supported the South • Manifest Destiny – One country/ One Continent • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsEl97kZUpM • Robert E Lee – Confederate General
War & Expansionism • Reaction to American Civil War • A united British North American could better defend itself against American invasion.
Problems with the Fenians • Canada was invaded by Irish Americans after the Civil War • Fenian revenge for British control of Ireland
Trouble with Trade • Fish, timber, grain cattle – Canadians • Coal, pork – United States • Reciprocity Agreement ended after Civil War (1864) • American hostility • Solution: Trade among British Colonies
Need for a Railway • 1850 – 106 km’s of track in BNA • 1867 – 3570 were added • Unites States had 14,484 km of track • Railway needed for trade • Protection – Movement of Troops • Cost Sharing among Colonies • Further Expansion Westward • ‘A mare usque a mare’
Changing British Attitudes • Little Englanders – vocal about cost of colonies • Defense was especially expensive • Let Colonies look after themselves!