In the mid-19th century, the idea of confederation gradually took hold in British North America, driven by a combination of social, political, and economic factors. John A. Macdonald, known for his political acumen, played a crucial role in balancing the interests of different groups, including George-Étienne Cartier, who sought to protect the culture and language of the Canadiens.
John A. Macdonald was well regarded for his impartiality and political savvy. He was a Kingston native. He saw that Cartier's objective was to safeguard the Canadiens, their culture, and their language, not to preserve the democratic system. He suggested population representation for Brown and Canadiens protection for Cartier.
1854
Armed revolt was the means by which the Fenian Brotherhood sought independence from Britain. The U.S. administration did not try to halt the Fenians because some authorities thought they may be beneficial in the event of an American invasion. because they were now seriously threatened and because cooperation makes it much harder to create a BNA-wide defence plan.
British North America provided Britain with raw commodities including food, lumber, and other goods. There were no prohibitions on the unrestricted trade of colonial goods under British law. But because the US and the BNA signed the reciprocity pact in 1854, their obligations would be equal. But when Britain permitted free trade, which cost the colonies money, it was rapidly shattered.
1847
The first step was learning about the features. After slavery was abolished in the United States, many slaves escaped to what is now Canada.
The BNA's first census was also influenced by a significant influx of European immigrants between the 1830s and 1840s. The idea of confederation began to cross the minds of those in the legislature as a result. It was beginning to appear from the analysis of the transportation conditions that, if the colonies cooperated, they could be able to repair the system, opening the door to the prospect of internal commercial exchange.
1830 and 1840s
Raw materials from abroad were desperately needed. British North America delivered raw materials including timber, produce, and other items to Britain. Under British law, there were no restrictions on the unrestricted trade of colonial products.
After slavery was abolished in America, many slaves fled to what is now Canada. In the years 1830 and 1840
The first census of the BNA also benefited from a substantial influx of immigrants from Europe. The idea of confederation began to cross the minds of those in the legislature as a result.