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The Laurier Era (Boer war (Britain asked for Canada's support, French…
The Laurier Era
Boer war
Britain asked for Canada's support, French Canadians said no, English Canadians said yes.
British are fighting the Dutch Afrikaners over South Africa. They start a fight over diamonds and gold.
Compromise happens, Laurier only sends 1000 volunteers. Britain must pay for everything.
Free Trade
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Western Canada likes this idea, since they make profit without tax, while Ontario business men want to keep tax on American made goods, and Canadian raw material to protect their industries.
Navy
Britain is in an arms race with Germany, they turn to Canada and asked to send $$$ for more ships.
French Canadians say no, British Canadians say yes. Sir Wilfrid Laurier compromises by establishing Canada’s own tin-pot navy.
Alaska
A 6 member group is set up for a vote. 2 Canadians, 3 Americans, and 1 Brit. Britain wants to keep America as an ally, and sides with them for their choice of where the boarder lays.
Gold is discovered in Yukon. Canada and United States need to establish the boarder. Canada doesn't want to cross the boarder to reach it's own gold fields.
Significance
Shows how Canada is divided by the french and english.
Shows Canada's strong ties with the British empire.
Foreshadows Canada's involvement in WW1.
Significance
Shows America's aggression. This leads to Anti-American sentiment and will continue to plague Canadian American relations.
Significance
Laurier loses the election. Canada’s western provinces feel left out, and feel that Ontario has all the power. Foreshadows the reliance and economic relationship with the United States and Canada.
Significance
Shows how french and english Canadians are divided. Shows Canada’s strong ties to Britain and the Empire. Laurier looses the 1911 to Sir Robert Borden and his Conservatives.