The gridlock in the Union of Canadas
The Union of the Canadas, was formed in 1841 under what union?
Act of union
What was MacDonalds way of handling the Charlottetown confrence?
It was handled and characterized by careful preperation
When was the Charlottetown conference held?
September 1st to 9th, 1864
When was the conference held?
October 10 to October 27 1864
What was the original purpose of the Charlottetown Conference?
Explore the possibility of uniting the Maritime Colonies
Canada West and Canada East were joined in a single legislative assembly with equal representation, despite what difference?
Culture, language, and economic difference
What was the Canadian delegation arival in Charlotte town accompanied by
They were accompanied by a show of strength and unity
Who were the 3 main colonies that the conference was conceived for?
Maritime colonies- Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI
What did Macdonald, Carter, and Brown do when they heard about the Maritime conference?
They asked for invitation to attend so they could expand the discussion to include Canadas.
Who led the Conservative Party in Canada East?
Jhon A. Macdonald
Did they bring with them both a very bad presentation and practical arguments true or false
False they brought an impressive presention
What was the purpose of the Charlottetown conference?
To explore the possibility of uniting the Maritime colonies into a single political entity.
Why did Maritime Leaders Charles Tupper and Samuel Leonard Tilley want a union?
They saw union as a way to address shared economic and defense challanges.
What does the coalition that Macdonald and Brown formed designed to do?
break the deadlock and explore broader solutions to the colonies' problems.
Who was MacDonald accompanied by?
Cartier
Intercolonial Railway
Who were the Maritime Colonies?
Nova Scotia, New Brunswick , PEI
What does the coalition that Macdonald and Brown include?
It included Cartier, whose influence the Canadian East ensured the participation of French speaking conservatives.
What did MacDonald highlight when they were losing autonom
He highlighted the proposed structure
Name 3 key themes from the conference discussions
Economic interrogation
Defense and Security
Federal structure
Cultural diversity
As Moore observes, "The Canadian delegation's arrival was not an imposition; It was a calculated ___________, one that redefined the very purpose of the conference."
intervention