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1 The push towards confederation

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4 Not working, needed to change the way Canada was being governed.

5 Act of Union gave Canada East and West equal representation in the elected assembly of the Province of Canada This led to political deadlock.

6 Pg. 172 in your text!

7 Government decisions could not be made because each side blocked the other from advancing any agenda.

8 What did “rep by pop” mean? Who suggested it? Why did Canada West like it? Why did French Canadians disagree with it?

9 What did “rep by pop” mean? Legislature should be according to population Who suggested it? George Brown Why did Canada West like it? They had a higher population, therefore would have more representation in legislature Why did French Canadians disagree with it? Saw it as an attempt by Canada West to assimilate them.

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11 George-Etienne CartierJohn A. Macdonald (Canada East)(Canada West)

12 The “Great Coalition” Movement for Maritime Union The Charlottetown Conference The Quebec Conference

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