polite but cold
During the Confederation period (1781-1789), relations between the American states and Britain were characterized by tension and unresolved issues stemming from the Revolutionary War. The Treaty of Paris (1783) had formally ended hostilities but left many disputes, particularly regarding boundaries and trade. Britain maintained military presence in the Great Lakes region, and its refusal to abandon forts on American soil fueled resentment. Overall, the relationship was marked by a struggle for sovereignty and economic independence.
relations with all of these countries were tense
France
Relations with all these countries were tense.
During the Confederation period in Canada (1867-1871), relations were particularly tense with the United States due to concerns over potential expansionism and the lingering effects of the American Civil War. The Fenian Raids, carried out by Irish-American nationalists seeking to pressure Britain over Irish independence, further strained relations. Additionally, there were tensions with Indigenous nations regarding land rights and governance as Canada sought to solidify its territorial claims.
The inability of the United States to repay its debt.
Because any relationship is strained when one party is on their period.
Norman French was in use during this period.
Iroquois Confederation
During the Revolutionary War, the Americansrealized that they needed to unite to win the war against Britain. So after they decided many things about what they wanted the government to be like, they reached a final plan called the Articles of Confederation.
"Polite but cold" sums it up nicely. As the largest cotton producer in the world in which moreover much British capital had been invested, Great Britain - and certainly many of its businessmen - had good reason not to formally declare itself pro-Union and anti-Confederacy. So it formally took a neutral position. But a decade before the Civil War, Great Britain had already taken a formal stance against slavery. So informal relations with the Union were good, while Confederate applies for help met with polite refusal.
Sir John A. Macdonald represented the colony of Britain during the confederation proses.