Confederation and Historical Context

Mediterranean Sea and Confederation

• The Mediterranean Sea was a significant entity.

• An event related to the Mediterranean Sea occurred in 1864.

• Confederation in Charlottetown also took place in 1864.

Economic Reasons for Confederation

• Non-renewal of the Reciprocity Treaty necessitated a common market.

• A railway was needed to facilitate the construction of this common market.

Military Reasons for Confederation

• The American threat, specifically Manifest Destiny, played a role.

• The desire of the Americans to take over Canada was a factor.

• The presence of the Confederacy