Confederation Test Flashcards
(10 cards)
Define
Political Deadlock
When an equal number of poeople on both sides vote opposite to each other.
Define
Give an example of Political Deadlock
Canada West and Canada East had an equal number of representatives in the Legislative Assembly. Each group took opposite sides in discussions, leading to political deadlocks. Few changes could be made due to the bitter conflicts between the two groups.
What is a Reciprocity Treaty
A free trade agreement between the British North American colonies and the United States
What is Manifest Destiny
The belief that one country is supposed to conquer the world
What is Representation by Population
The higher the population the more representation (and vice versa)
What is annexation
When a colony is taken over/colonized by another colony
Who are the Fenians?
Catholic-Irish people
Why were British North Americans worried about the USA and the Fenians?
They were worried they would annex their colonies
Did British North Americans need to buy Rupert’s Land
Yes because if they didn’t then america would buy and and that would mean that British North America could not expand
Why was the railroad so important?
