Describe Canada's Relationship With Great Britain In The 1896-1911 Period

1. Briefly describe Canada’s relationship with Great Britain in the 1896-1911 period. Provide two historical examples.
Between 1896 and 1911, Britain held Canada as a dominion within their empire. Canadians feared that they were vulnerable to attack from the US due to Manifest Destiny, so they relied on Britain to protect them. However, some Canadians wanted more autonomy from the British. Canada’s lack of support to British during the Boer War, displays their desire for more autonomy. Also, Laurier asserted that the British head of the Canadian armed forces should be replaced with an actual Canadian.
2. In what ways did Canadian-US relations improve during the year of 1896-1911 period? In what ways did they deteriorate? Provide a specific historical example for each.
The debate over the Lynn Canal resulted in a deterioration of

However, French-speaking Canadians were very opposed to conscription. They were reluctant to fight because their interests were largely ignored. French-speakers noted that the providences of Manitoba and Ontario were opposing their language by eliminating bilingual school and restricting the use of French in state schools.
6. List and describe three specific economic developments that took place as a result of World War I.
During wartime the Canadian government flourished. Canada had made developments in taxation, and eventually caused taxes to account for only 3.4 percent of federal government revenue, while most Canadians remained untaxed. Also, Canada raised most of its money during the war from Victory Bonds and Loans. They also borrowed some money from the US, but $2 billion was raised from Victory Bonds. Furthermore, Canadian industry embraced wartime production and effectively caused not unemployment.
7. List and describe three specific social developments that took place as a result of World War