Unit 2

Towards Confederation

Activity

What factors in British North America led to Confederation?

In the 1860s, the populations of the colonies had grown. What concerns do you think people in the four eastern colonies had about union?

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3. Complete the statements as you read the assigned pages of the textbook.
4. Read pages 146 and 147 of the textbook. As you read, ask yourself the following question:
• How did Canada get the system of government that we have today?


5. Read pages 149 to 154 of the textbook.
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