HIS311Y1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Quiet Life, Theodore Roosevelt, Protestantism
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No real opposition in canada to what is happening on behalf the british empire. Newspapers in canada in late 19th century paid a lot of attention to european politics. Canadians took a strong interest in gb. In this period the conservatives are in power until 96. Macdonald until 91 and followed by 4 insigni cant prime ministers. In foreign policy terms is a colony. Is autonomous by 1867 but not in political terms. 2 members of royalty served in canada. Duke of kant (had a canadian mistress) could not marry her because she was not protestant or german. King george instructs all sons to get married asap. Becomes heiress to the throne at the age of 18. Queen victoria is quite unique in being the rst member of royal family who had a decorous quiet life. Vicky rst born married to the heir of the throne of prussia. Signal of everlasting of german british friendship.
