Canada Under British Rule 1760-1905

Klappentext This 1909 book was written to provide a comprehensive review of the political, economic and social progress of the Canadian provinces. Zusammenfassung This 1909 book was written to provide a comprehensive review of the political, economic and social progress of the Canadian provinces. The text begins with chapters on the French Régime and British rule, before moving through to the evolution and establishment of the Canadian Confederation, and the relationship with the United States. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; 1. The French régime (1534-1760); 2. Beginnings of British rule (1749-74); 3. The American revolution and the United Empire loyalists (1763-84); 4. Development of representative institutions (1784-1812); 5. The war of 1812-15; 6. The evolution of responsible government (1815-39); 7. A new era of colonial government (1839-67); 8. The evolution of confederation; 9. Confederation (1867-1909); 10. Canada's relations with the United States and her influence in imperial conflicts (1783-1909); Appendix A. Comparisons between constitutions of the Canadian dominion and Australian commonwealth; Appendix B. Bibliographical notes; Index.

Product details

• Authors: John Bourinot, Sir John George Bourinot
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 13.06.2013
• EAN: 9781107682221
• ISBN: 978-1-107-68222-1
• No. of pages: 368
• Series: Cambridge Historical; Cambridge Historical Series
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Modern era up to 1918; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, Canada, British Empire, HISTORY / Canada / Pre-Confederation (to 1867), c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, History of the Americas, C 1700 To C 1800