Unit 1

Development of Canada From 1840-1867

Lesson 7

Review

What led to the idea of confederation?

1) Why might the colonies of BNA have felt threatened by the United States?

2) What types of problems may have existed between the separate colonies of BNA (think about geography, the economy, and transportation)

3) What parts of BNA might have been more suited geographically to join the U.S. than to join the other BNA colonies?

Factors Affecting Confederation

Since the 1840s, the colonies of British North America (BNA) faced a variety of challenges that helped push them toward confederation.

Use the links below to help you complete your notes on five factors that moved BNA towards confederation