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Factors Leading to Canadian Confederation: A Historical Overview

This article explores the key factors that led to the Confederation of Canada in 1867. It discusses the impact of the Civil War in the United States, including the threat posed by Fenian Raids, the challenges of trade due to Britain's shifting policies, and the necessity of railway infrastructure for economic growth. Additionally, it highlights changing British attitudes towards the colonies, where some viewed them as burdensome due to defense costs. Understanding these historical dynamics provides insight into the formation of modern Canada.

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Factors Leading to Canadian Confederation: A Historical Overview

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  1. The road to Confederation Spotlight Canada p 5

  2. What is different about this map to today’s map of Canada?

  3. Factors leading to Confederation1 War and expansionism in the United States • In 1861 – 1865 people in the USA were fighting a civil war. • Civil war = a war between people in the same country • 3:30 http://www.iamboredr.com/media/8343/South_Park_S03E14_-_The_Red_Badge_of_Gayness/

  4. British North American colonies were raided by Irish American troops after the Civil War. These troops were members of the organization called the fenians. They were determined to fight for a free Ireland. 2 Fenian Raids

  5. 3 Trouble with trade • Iin 1846, Britain cancelled l low tax trading system for Canada and established free trade for all countries

  6. 4 The need for rail links • Trains were needed to increase trade among the colonies. They built the Grand Trunk Railway that linked the East to the West

  7. 5 Changing British Attitudes • The Little Englanders believed the colonies were a great burden on Britain. • The biggest expense of Canada and other colonies was the defense costs.

  8. Graphic representation In groups of 2 Use the below diagram to draw the factors leading to confederation in 1867

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