Act of Union
To assimilate the french into one assembly
What is the Act of Union?
In what year did Canada and the USA sign the Reciprocity Treaty?
1854
Who is Lord Durham?
A british governor who was sent to investigate the political problems in Canada
What did the Reciprocity Treaty entail?
Materials and resources could be traded between partners without customs or duties
What year was the Act of Union passed?
1840
What was the goal of the Great Coalition?
To unite all BNA companies
What were 3 of the recommendations given by Lord Durham?
1. Promote the gradual assimilation of French Canadians
2. The increase of British immigration to the colony
3. The establishment of responsible government
4. Unify Upper and Lower Canada
George Brown agreed to work with his enemy, John A Macdonald based on 3 conditions. Name 2.
A creation of one nation
REP by POP
That the nation expand westward and northward
Upper and Lower Canada would now be known as what?
The Province of Canada