Written immediately after the conferences held in Charlottetown and Québec in 1864, on confederation, and the accompanying banquets held in Halifax, St-John, Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto. F75 W56 c.1 - Copy 1 F75 W56 c.2 - Copy 2 (handwritten note inside to D.C. Harvey from Eileen Odevoive)

Charlottetown Conference (1864)
Québec Conference (1864 : Québec, Québec)
Canada — History — 1841-1867
Canada — History — Confederation, 1867
Canada — Politics and government — 1841-1867

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Series: Stories of Our Past (Halifax, Nova Scotia). In mid-June 1864, the Province of Canada (Ontario and Quebec) was experiencing what contemporaries call 'political deadlock': no political party could hold a majority in the Assembly. The past fifteen years had seen twelve different governments, and few important laws were passed. As a result, the 'Great Coalition' was formed, seeking to turn the Canadas into a federal union. That September, delegates from the three Maritime provinces prepared to discuss their potential union in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. With the addition of delegates representing the Canadas, however, the conference became the catalyst for the formation of the Dominion of Canada. The newest title in the Stories of Our Past series explores the political motives surrounding Confederation, with a focus on the pivotal role of the 1864 Charlottetown Conference. Highlighted with images, tables, and informative sidebars, The Charlottetown Conference is an accessible history of the birth of a nation. Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Charlottetown Conference — 1864
Canada — Politics and government — 1841-1867
Canada — History — 1841-1867

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