The Path To Confederatuon

Question 1

What is a confederation?

Answer 1

A union of states or colonies in North America

Confederation refers to an alliance where member states maintain their sovereignty.

Question 2

What does ‘Manifest Destiny’ refer to?

Answer 2

American belief in a clear right and duty to expand throughout North America

This ideology justified territorial expansion and was prominent in the 19th century.

Question 3

What is annexation?

Answer 3

Incorporation of a territory into another

Annexation often involves the addition of land to a country or state.

Question 4

Who were the Fenians?

Answer 4

An Irish-Catholic organization in Ireland and the United States that turned to violence to liberate Ireland from British rule

The Fenians were active in the late 19th century and sought Irish independence.

Question 5

What is a legislative union?

Answer 5

Power to govern and make laws is held by a strong, central government

This type of union centralizes authority, often seen in parliamentary systems.

Question 6

What is a federal union?

Answer 6

Power to govern and make laws is divided between the central and regional governments

Federal systems allow for a distribution of power, such as in the United States.

Question 7

What leads to the idea of confederation?

Answer 7

Various factors including desire for autonomy and collective security

The idea stems from the need for cooperation among independent states.