History 2201E Lecture : Canadian History .doc
22 Mar 2012
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A whiggish approach to history a perspective that focused on the good and implies that change was necessary that emphasises progress. Looks at big events and shows how they are good and each step worked towards a positive goal. Worried that there would be friction between the provincial and federal government which did happen. Factors in the atlantic colonies: resistance and support for confederation. Newfoundland colony was the least interested in seriously thinking about confederation. They do not want to pay taxes, to pay for expenses that benefit central canada not them. Nova scotia why would we give up our independence which has vital links to britain and the other trade ports.
