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The Fenians were Irish Americans with the goal of taking Canada from Britain. They were violent (assassinated one of our top politicians) well trained and armed after the American Civil war and had attempted to take over Canada by invasion.
The greatest threat from their success would be the American government response If the Fenians had managed to get the upper hand in upper Canada the Americans might take advantage of the situation by offering military support. Britain would almost certainly withdraw not wanting to risk an all out war to save their remaining colonies. Canadians would become Americans just as the French had become British in the 1700's.
That didn't happen. Canada was able to handle the Fenian invasion and the Americans actually tracked them down when they retreated to the USA.
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Did the fenians help Canada become a nation?
When the Fenians sent armed raids across the Canadian border the Canadians were alarmed. The Canadians were so shocked that it caused them to band together and they became one strong nation on guard against the Fenians. though the Fenians did take part in Canada becoming one strong united nation the real main reason in the annextation bill.
How many Canadians does it take to replace a light-bulb?
No one knows. Canadians are afraid of the dark.
Why were canadians afraid of granting womens rights?
because they were!
When was Fenians Johnstown GAA created?
Fenians Johnstown GAA was created in 1968.
Why don't Canadians eat fish?
Beacause they are afraid of get poisoned.
Are Canadians scared of the dark?
Just like every country in the world, there are some people that are afraid of the dark. nationality has nothing to do with what people are afraid of. (with some exceptions like Japanese and godzilla or Americans and healthy food) From, a Canadian No there's nthin like the CANADIANS are afraid of the dark...
What has the author Michael Crawford written?
Michael Crawford has written: 'The Fenians' -- subject(s): Fenians, History
Did the Fenians take over Britain?
No.
What has the author Keith Amos written?
Keith Amos has written: 'The Fenians in Australia, 1865-1880' -- subject(s): History, Irish, Fenians
Did the Fenian's win against the British?
no the Fenians lost
Was the Fenian rising in 1867 nationalist or unionist?
the Fenians were a Nationalist group
What was the name of the Irish radicals who tried to invade Canada?
The Fenians (Fenian Brotherhood).
