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What was the primary concern of the Maritime Provinces following the termination of the Reciprocity Treaty in 1866?
The loss of economic stability in the region
What was a proposed solution to the economic uncertainty faced by the Maritime Provinces?
The Canadian Confederation
Why did the end of the Reciprocity Treaty contribute to support for Confederation among the Maritime Provinces?
It resulted in the loss of economic stability in the region
What was the primary benefit of the Reciprocity Treaty to the Maritime Provinces?
It facilitated trade and economic growth
What was the general attitude of the Canadian public and political leaders towards the Canadian Confederation?
Almost universal approval
What was Lord Elgin's position in Canada from 1847 to 1854?
Governor General of Canada
What is Lord Elgin credited with promoting in Canada?
Economic development and infrastructure projects
What principle did Lord Elgin help implement in Canada?
Ministerial accountability
Who is quoted in the passage regarding the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway?
John A. Macdonald
What was the significance of the Canadian Pacific Railway project?
It was a major engineering and nation-building project
Who was also known as James Bruce?
Lord Elgin
Study Notes
Lord Elgin and Canadian History
- Lord Elgin, also known as James Bruce, 8th Earl of Elgin, served as the Governor General of Canada from 1847 to 1854.
- He represented the British Crown in Canada, overseeing colonial administration and serving as a liaison between the colonial government and the British government.
- Lord Elgin supported responsible government and implemented ministerial accountability, paving the way for Canadian self-government and eventual Confederation.
Canadian Pacific Railway
- The Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) was a transcontinental railway linking the eastern and western regions of Canada.
- John A. Macdonald was a key figure in the planning and implementation of the CPR, which was a monumental engineering and nation-building project.
- The CPR received almost universal approval from the Canadian public and political leaders.
Maritime Provinces and Confederation
- The Maritime Provinces, including Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island, relied on the Reciprocity Treaty between Canada and the United States for trade and economic growth.
- The termination of the Reciprocity Treaty in 1866 led to economic uncertainty in the Maritime Provinces.
- The Canadian Confederation offered a solution, promising economic stability and access to larger markets through a unified Canadian nation.
- The end of the Reciprocity Treaty played a role in fostering support for Confederation among the Maritime Provinces.
Quiz about Lord Elgin, the Governor General of Canada from 1847 to 1854, and his role in Canadian history.
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