Early Life
W.P Howland was originally born with this full name.
Who is William Pearce Howland?
W.P Howland’s first job in Canada was working in this type of business.
Lumberyard/General Store
W.P Howland served as Lieutenant Governor of Ontario during these years.
1868–1873
W.P Howland helped organize militia forces during this resistance movement.
Red River Resistance
This American town in New York was the birthplace of W.P Howland.
Pawling, New York
After starting as a clerk, W.P Howland eventually did this with the shop.
He eventually took over the shop
W.P Howland became Canada’s first person to hold this government position.
Minister of Internal Revenue
As the second Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, W.P Howland contributed to strengthening this Canadian province.
Ontario
At only 19 years old, W.P Howland moved to this Canadian community and began working as a clerk.
He starts his first job in Cooksville, at the age of 19
W.P Howland expanded his business empire by operating this type of complex on the Humber River.
Flour Mill Complex
W.P Howland helped finalize this important act that helped create Canada
British North American Act
W.P Howland brought this type of perspective to Canadian politics because of his birthplace and background.
American/non-Canadian perspective
W.P Howland attended this academy as a young man before beginning his business career.
Kinderkook Academy
Besides flour production, W.P Howland established a warehouse for these two products in Toronto.
This international meeting was attended by W.P Howland before Confederation
London Conference
This major event in Canadian history involved W.P Howland helping unite the country politically.
Confederation
The Howland family belonged to this religious New England community that later emigrated to Canada.
The Quakers
This characteristic best describes W.P Howland’s business career before entering politics.
entrepreneurship/business leadership
W.P Howland is historically significant because he was the only person born in this country to become a Father of Confederation.
USA/America
Even though he was not Canadian-born, W.P Howland still played a major role in shaping this country’s early government.
Canada