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The Wilfrid Laurier Disputes (The Boer War (1899) (Description: …
The Wilfrid Laurier Disputes
The Boer War (1899)
Description:
Britain is fighting the Dutch Afrikaners in South Africa for gold
Britain turns to Canada for help
Decision:
French Canadians want to say no; English want to say yes
Laurier decides to accept volunteers to help in the war
Reaction:
French Canadians are sad that Canada send anyone
English Canadians wanted to support Britain more
Both sides are okay with the result
Significance:
Shows division of Canada
Shows Canada's ties to Britain
Foreshadows WWI involvement
The Naval Crisis (1910)
Description:
Britain wants to have the biggest Navy
Germany is building their Navy and scares Britain
Britain asks the colonies for money
Decision:
Laurier decides to make a Navy for Canada
Reaction:
French Canadians don't want to support Britain
English Canadians are disappointed with the Navy
Both sides were not happy
Significance:
French and English are still divided
Shows ties to British Empire
Laurier lost the 1911 election to the Conservatives
Alaska Boundary Dispute (1898-1903)
Decision:
4 people vote in America's favour
Border is in US favour
Reaction:
Canada is unhappy with Britain
Canada now needs to be more independent
Description:
Border between Alaska and Canada is unknown
Canada does not want Americans on their land
6 people come together to vote on border
Significance:
Shows American aggression and Canadian/American disputes
Shows Britain will turn on Canada
Canada now needs to grow up
Reciprocity - Free Trade (1911)
Description:
The US wants tax-free trade
Canada West supports this, but many people in Ontario do not
Laurier calls an election to decide
Decision:
Laurier calls for an election
Reciprocity is rejected; tax still applies
Reaction:
Canada West was unhappy
Ontario was very happy
Significance:
Canada West feels Ontario is in control
Laurier loses the election and tax continues
Shows the ties between America and Canada