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How did Fenian raids influence confederation?
The Fenians, while attempting to put pressure on Britain to gain independence for the Irish from Britain, actually further facilitated the Canadian Confederation. The 1866-1871 raids on New Brunswick brought fear to the BNA colonies, and while already discussing Confederation for decades, the Maritimes were fearful and felt that being part of a united Canada could help to defend them. Simply, the Fenian raids sped up Confederation for the purposes of national defence.
How was confederation finally achieved?
Confederation was achieved as a result of long discussion and debate. Ultimately it was compromise that created the Confederation. That confederation has lasted almost 250 years.
What were the most important events of confederation?
Three conferences were held leading up to confederation!
Why did Sir Etienne Paschal join confederation?
He didn't "join" Confederation, well I guess in one sense he did because he was one of our Fathers of Confederation and a professional politician. Maybe that is why.
Was Thomas Darcy McGee for or against confederation?
Thomas D'Arcy McGee was a strong supporter of Confederation.
What is the joining of the Maritimes called?
Confederation
What did the Confederation Congress do to strengthen the United States?
One thing the Confederation Congress did to strengthen the U.S. was pass the Land Ordinance of 1785. The Congress of the Confederation was created in 1781.
What did the Confederation Congress do to strengthen the US?
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Why did Congress call for a convention of the states?
Congress wanted to strengthen and refine the Articles of Confederation.
What did the confederation do to strengthen US?
it called for a common defense of the 13 independent nations
What result from the weakness of the articles of confederation?
many revisions of the Articles to strengthen the national government
Why did George Brown want confederation?
Because he thought that confederation was needed for the future development of Canada. It would benefit Canadians, including the Maritimes
How did the Trent affair push canadians towards confederation?
This affair brought Britain to the verge of war with the United States. The Maritimes and the Canadas realized that they might very well become a battleground, they wanted to join together (create the Confederation) to become stronger in battle.
What is the area of Maritimes?
The area of Maritimes is 132,416 square kilometers.
What is the population density of Maritimes?
The population density of Maritimes is 13.84 people per square kilometer.
The authors of the Articles of Confederation wanted to?
To strengthen the national government
How did Fenian raids influence confederation?
The Fenians, while attempting to put pressure on Britain to gain independence for the Irish from Britain, actually further facilitated the Canadian Confederation. The 1866-1871 raids on New Brunswick brought fear to the BNA colonies, and while already discussing Confederation for decades, the Maritimes were fearful and felt that being part of a united Canada could help to defend them. Simply, the Fenian raids sped up Confederation for the purposes of national defence.
