The Road to Confederation Flashcards
1
Q
What is the role of government in society?
A
To regulate people and the economy?
2
Q
General political issues that the government deals with?
A
Education, healthcare, military, language, etc
3
Q
General economic issues that the government deals with?
A
Taxes, military, infrastructure
4
Q
Political parties in Canada West?
A
Clear grits, conservatives
5
Q
Political parties in Canada East?
A
Parti rouge, Les Blues
6
Q
Explain double majority in Canada East/West
A
Since no one on Canada East would vote for people on Canada West, no party would get majority (since two parties per side). Constant votes of non confidence
7
Q
What caused George Brown to break the deadlock?
A
Mercantilism ending, free trade starting –> colony’s economy was no longer protected
