Maritime Provinces in the 1920s

The purpose of the Maritime Rights Movement was to urge politicians to promote policies that would benefit the Maritimes.

The National Policy frustrated farmers, particularly those in the Prairies, because it placed tariffs on foreign goods, benefiting manufacturers in central Canada and forcing farmers to buy Canadian-made machinery.

The maritime provinces' influence in national politics was declining due to their small population, resulting in fewer seats in Parliament, and the migration of businesses and banks to Ontario and Quebec.

<p>The maritime provinces had plenty of coal but no oil, and oil was gradually replacing coal as the most used fuel for heating and power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The National Policy aimed to protect Canadian industries through tariffs on foreign goods, but it frustrated farmers by forcing them to buy Canadian-made machinery and offering no protection for their agricultural products in the open world market.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Small population leading to fewer seats in Parliament</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Imposed tariffs on foreign goods, disadvantaging farmers in the Prairies and Ontario</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Limited accomplishment despite urging politicians to promote policies benefiting the Maritimes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It forced them to buy Canadian-made machinery while protecting manufacturers in central Canada</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Transition from coal to oil as the primary fuel source</p> Signup and view all the answers