Canada East and West Overview

This set of flashcards covers key concepts regarding Canada East and West, including geography, economic activities, political challenges, and social issues.

Canada East

Lower Canada, known for its geography along the St. Lawrence River, with Quebec City as its capital.

Canadian Shield

A region of rugged terrain, characterized by rocks, cliffs, lakes, and forests.

Fur trade

An economic activity that began to decline due to overhunting of beaver pelts.

Political deadlock

A situation where French and English representation in government led to halted decisions.

Manifest destiny

The belief that it was America's right to expand across North America, which worried Canada.

The Great Coalition of 1864

An agreement to end political deadlock by ensuring French Canadians had a say in governance.

Intercolonial Railway

A railway that connected Canada East and West, crucial for trade and military movement.

Acadians

Settlers in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick who were often marginalized and discriminated against.

Reciprocity treaty

An agreement that allowed trade without tariffs; ended in 1866, affecting the economy negatively.

Fenian raids

Armed attacks by Irish republicans from the USA on Canadian territories between 1866 and 1871.

Red River Settlement

A community established by Thomas Douglas that mixed Indigenous and settler populations.