HIS102Y1 Lecture : HIS311Y1 - Lecture 4
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Macdonald"s task was to build the nation after it was formed in 1867. Macdonald was an alcoholic (in a lesser sense) Would spend 14-16 hours of day working. He believed that a coalition of english and french would be important in government. Did not support representation of population, or confederation itself, at first. Foremost concern was getting re-elected and keeping the country together. Purpose was to pressure britain to relinquish it"s hold on ireland. Canada was not in charge of its own foreign affairs, britain still handled that. "slendid isolation", not to be drawn into the wars of outher countries. The conduct of "canadian foreign policy" in the late 19th century (timeline of ruling body over years) Red riiver uprising and creation of manitoba, 1869-70. Was not a very inspiring forray into foreign international policy. Establishing a canadian high commisioner in london. The nile expedition (possible short answer question ************) Wanted to focus his platform on economics.
