0
The Fenians, while attempting to put pressure on Britain to gain independence for the Irish from Britain, actually further facilitated the Canadian Confederation. The 1866-1871 raids on New Brunswick brought fear to the BNA colonies, and while already discussing Confederation for decades, the Maritimes were fearful and felt that being part of a united Canada could help to defend them.
Simply, the Fenian raids sped up Confederation for the purposes of national defence.
Still curious? Ask our experts.
Chat with our AI personalities
Blake
Judy
JordanAdd your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Internal causes and the external factors that led to Confederation?
internal: -repeal of the corn laws - political deadlock -the railway external: -manifest destiny -the Trent affair -the chesapeake incident -the st.alban's raid -the fenian raids -end of reciprocity AND THATS IT. :) internal: -repeal of the corn laws - political deadlock -the railway external: -manifest destiny -the Trent affair -the chesapeake incident -the st.alban's raid -the fenian raids -end of reciprocity AND THATS IT. :)
By AD 450 the Anglo-Saxon raids on England were?
By 450 AD, the Anglo-Saxon raids on England were a regular occurrence!
How was confederation finally achieved?
Confederation was achieved as a result of long discussion and debate. Ultimately it was compromise that created the Confederation. That confederation has lasted almost 250 years.
What was the main difference between the raids of Mahmud of Ghazni and those of Muhammad Ghori?
Mahmud of Ghazni normally made raids and attacks on northern India. he used to raid and go back. However Muhammad Ghori captured land and settled there. he did not make many raids but he conquered
What were the most important events of confederation?
Three conferences were held leading up to confederation!
