HST 511 Study Guide - Final Guide: British Influence, Gain Ground, In Essence
14 Jan 2017
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Final exam study - studying the essay questions. Between confederation in 1867 and the end of the second world war in 1945, did. Although french canada was predominantly francophone, increase in immigration increased anglophone population in these areas. Although french dominated the politics they were still threatened by english as well (british influence in all of canada) Legislative assembly allowed them to gain ground in politics. Political reform in favour of quebec, which was their way of opposing british rule and because they feared assimilation. Legislative assembly constantly made british govt have a hard time. Passed bills in favour of assembly"s power. Ninety-two resolutions was passed by assembly which protected them from. British tried to compromise using russell resolutions but this rejected assembly"s main demand (which was to grant them immunity) French nationalism increased because british tried abolishing french culture. Was not passed but if it was, wouldve made it so french was not official language.
