Summary:
An explanation of the issues Canada faced during the time period 1878-1896 and the debates of that time over which path the country should take. These debates considered three major political/economic paths: nationalism, in which Canada would be transformed into a primarily self-reliant nation; continentalism, in which Canada would pursue closer relations with the United States; or imperalism, in which Canada would maintain a closer, more influential connection with the British Empire.
Nationalism, Continentalism, and Imperialism, 1878 - 1896
Where Did Canada's Destiny Lie"
At the time of the 1880s and the 1890s Canada had expanded from four provinces to seven provinces with the entry of British Columbia, Manitoba and the PEI (Prince Edward Island). John A. Macdonald, as president of Canada at that time, promised industrial development, a transcontinental railway and even western settlement. Although promising, signs of doubt and uncertainty were aroused as debates went on about the future development of Canada. Then again, there's also the main significance of the debates - to decide on the future path that Canada will take: nationalism, continentalism and imperialism. Uncertainty and doubts continued to raise when, at one point, John A. Macdonald desperately issued his version of the National Policy, establishing a system of tariff protection for Canada's newfound industries......
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