1. Confederation By ArfaAkhtar

2. Background of British North America in the early 1860 13 Colonies English government controlled colonies Rupert's Land include Manitoba, most of Saskatchewan, southern Alberta & Nunavut, northern parts of Ontario & Quebec, parts of Minnesota & North Dakota &very small parts of Montana & South Dakota. Rupert's land owned by the Hudson's Bay Company from 1670 to 1870

3. Advantage; intercontinental railway. Improve trades of goods , and transportation Defense against possible US attacks

4. Advantage; British Navy Most Powerful in the world No longer obligated to defend Canada if it gave up colonial status

5. Advantage; More Jobs Economy could prosper Canada West citizens would pay higher taxes to support poorer provinces

6. Advantage; Responsible Government British appointed governors would no longer control affairs in Canada Govern themselves and more efficient party

7. Advantage; united colonies Eliminate high intercontinental tariffs and trade barriers

8. Disadvantage; Culture Loyalist Very proud of British Heritage , didn’t want to sever ties with mother country Quebec residents worried about loosing language and culture

9. Disadvantage; Businesses Small Maritimes companies wouldn’t be able to compete with larger companies More opportunities in the states

10. Disadvantage; Small population Maritime provinces , would not have a voice Decisions would be made by Canada west and Canada east

11. Disadvantage; Islands No rail roads for islands such as PEI

12. Disadvantage; Double Majority Canada east and Canada west have to make a simple majority

13. The Role of the Great Coalition Sir Jon A Macdonal represented the conservatives Sir George Brown represented the clear grits in the canada west Georges Etienne Cartier leader of parti-bleu Alexander Tilloch became a leading figure in the creation of the Coalition

14. Final decision Canada announced as a nation Idea of responsible government was still not introduced to Canada MacDonald became first legal Prime Minister