Path To Confed Flashcards
(10 cards)
What led to the idea of confederations?
A land divided in 1864, Hudson Bay Company sold interests to Rupert’s Land trade, and the northwestern territory due to fur decline.
The decline in the fur trade influenced the need for a more unified governance structure.
What was a significant factor for the USA wanting Hudson Bay?
There was no governance over thousands of First Nations.
The lack of a centralized authority made the region attractive to the USA.
What type of government did each colony have?
Each colony had its own government with locally elected representatives.
This decentralized system created challenges in political, economic, and military dealings.
What threats did some colonies face that led them to consider confederation?
Threats from the U.S. and inadequate defenses for their size.
British North America was vulnerable to American expansion.
What was the perception of British North America in relation to the U.S.?
It was seen as a target if Americans pushed further.
Previous incursions across the border heightened these fears.
What concept influenced American expansionism during this period?
Manifest Destiny.
This belief justified the westward expansion of the United States.
What did Americans think about their expansion into North America?
They believed it was manifest destiny to take over the entire continent.
This ideology fueled the desire for further territorial acquisitions.
Fill in the blank: The idea that Americans had a divine right to expand westward was known as _______.
[Manifest Destiny]
What was a social issue mentioned regarding governance?
Women had no vote.
This highlights the gender inequality present in the political system of the time.
What was the political structure like in the colonies?
There were separate colonial governments, each dealing with various local issues.
This structure contributed to the discussions on the need for confederation.
