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10th Grade
02/12/2014

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Who was Joseph Papineau?
Definition
He was a french canadian, leader of Parti Rouge. Policies: Proteted agains any english interest. Favoured in american style government. Opposed Rep by Pop.
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Who was George Cartier.
Definition
Leader of Parti Bleu. Allied w/ catholic church. weathy buisnessman who invested in railways. Formed rebellions in western canada, and exiled to USA. Allied w/ the tories. Policies were: economic dev. canada east. Protection of French canadadian rights. Prepaired to work w/ whoever helped achieve his goals.
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John A. Macdonald
Definition
THE FIRST EMPERPOR OF CANADA(Prime Minister) Age 5: Moved to canada, join the tories. Forefront of the confederation. Beleived in double majority.
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George Brown
Definition
Leader of the clear grits. he was against the confederation. until he went on holidays to england. There he observed the british gov. and saw they were tiring of the british colonies. Policies: defended english canadian interests. For RBP. Made quick enemies.
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D'Arcy McGee
Definition
Published the "New Era Newspaper" in Montreal. Spokesmen for catholic rights, and was elected for the legislator. Strong Confed. supporter and worked w/ macdonald and Carier to ensure confed. Assassinated in 1868 most likely patrick whellan, fenian.
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Fenian*
Definition
Irish society that planned to harm Britain by attacking the Canadians from across the border. Convinced Canada to unite to become stronger under confederation
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Confederation*
Definition
Joining of the Canadian Colonies (East/West/Maritime((P.E.I. Nova Scotia New Bruinswick))
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Charlottown
Definition
Meeting of the Canadian colonies to discuss confederation. 1864.
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Quebec
Definition
Created the blueprints of confederation called the 72 Resolutions. Fall of 1864.
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London
Definition
Queen signed the BNA(British North America)act 1867 Feb. 12. On july 1st it became official.
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Mercantilism*
Definition
Buisness of trades via Railway.
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Loose Fish*
Definition
Individual Independent members of the legislative assembly. One vote against the one of their bills could topple a government.
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Manifest Destiney*
Definition
The Idea that the destiny of the United States is to include all of canada.
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Political Deadlock*
Definition
When 2 or more parties can't come to an agreement.
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Potato Famine*
Definition
Failure of the potato crops in Ireland in 1840's causing mass hunger
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