July 1, 1867
Dear Diary,
Today was a fascinating day! The nation that my father had brought my mother and I to has become a nation called Canada. Nova Scotia has finally become part of the four founding members of Canada after showing interest in Confederation for oh so long. ALthough when I was 11 years of age, I heard from my mother that Nova Scotia could not decide whether or not it should be a separate british colony or unite together, and join the Dominion of Canada.
It was also said that Nova Scotia was in fear of an American invasion. At least that is what I heard.
This morning I awoke, and heard the crowds of chatter outside. I opened the window, and I heard some talk among the words “They’ve done it! We’ve united!”. Mother had told me later on that we are now living in a union of three colonies. I was ecstatic! Finally, it’s about time this happened. My father, my mother and I were all waiting for such a lovely thing to happen. I immediately went outside, and saw my dearest friend Anne. Oh, and the fun we had!
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There were picnics, parades, fireworks, and so many banquets.
Many young children went to the local fair ground. The wagons, horses, tall trees and the sunshine… How magnificent! It was truly a magical day. We wandered about listening to the speeches, as it slowly began to get darker, and darker. All the small children began the grow drowsy, so their parents went back home. My favourite part of the entire day was the fireworks of course! As darkness took over the sky, the wonderful display began, lighting up the sky with it’s beautiful colours. Soon it was sadly
over. I’m so incredibly glad of how today turned out. What would have happened if the Dominion wasn’t born? We could of possibly been invaded by the Americans. That would have been tragic. We also wouldn’t have gotten a transcontinental railway. Now that we are one Dominion, I believe everything will be better than before. I’m not even the only one who thinks that! My mother, My father, and my friends all agree. I don’t know what we would have done if this marvellous idea hadn’t came about. I honestly would love to thank Mr. John A. Macdonald in person myself. Although it was tough in the past, i hope it all begins to get better from here. I’ll be back soon Diary! Stella May xx
A century ago, Canada was under control by the British Empire. The battles we fought the treaties we signed and the disputes we solved all helped us gain independence from our mother country “Britain”. Canadians fought a long battle protecting others, and from these battles we gained our peaceful reputation and our independence from Britain. Canada became a nation on July, 1st 1867. Although we were an independent country, our affairs and treaties were all still signed by Britain. In the next years Canada would establish its own government, and lead its own affairs. Many important events led to Canada’s independence, one of the earliest signals that Canada wanted to establish autonomy was the Chanak affair of 1921. In addition the battle of Normandy, which occurred on June 6 1944, contributed to the autonomy of Canada. The Suez Canal Crisis, which took place in the year 1956, earned Canada a place in the media spotlight, displaying Canada as a peaceful country that deserves the right to be independent. One of the final steps that aided with Canada’s independence from Britain was the Canada Act of 1982. Independence from Britain steadily increased throughout the 20th century because of political decisions made in Canada.
Canada experienced the revolution of changing politics and new ideologies, it was a necessary wave
Canada has become a superior nation thru, perseverance, courage and even care as they persevered thru many dark battles, and made sure they all came thru together as a unit other than individuals. Their courage made there fighting 100% stronger as they wouldn’t back down to any task and they weren’t afraid to lose their life to help a fellow friend and country out. Care played a major aspect in each Canadian heart. There cared about Britain so they weren’t to go help them when they declared war, they helped other troops with their emotional problems and lastly they even cared a little about there enemies as they are the same person, however the only thing separating them is there culture. Canadians contributed in many ways to help our country's great efforts in the First World War.
Have you ever pondered why Canada has the Queen on the twenty dollar bill despite Europe and the United Kingdom being a whole ocean away? Canada is often said to be a peaceful country, but have you heard about our war with America? In the novel Barometer Rising, Hugh MacLennan describes Canada 's place in the world. Although Canada is commonly grouped with the United States, Barometer Rising proves with its strong themes of nationalism, that Canada’s role in the world is to be a strong nation, independent of the United States and well linked to Europe.
All in all, the colonists had felt an identity from the very beginning and forming a unity with one another was not difficult for them to achieve. They were prepared to tackle a situation together and they had begun referring to themselves as not British. To conclude, colonists had already a sense of identity and unity because they all had one common problem and they had to act together to deal with it.
Newman, Garfield et al. Canada A Nation Unfolding. Toronto: Mc Graw – Hill Ryerson Limited, 2000.
During the French and Indian War, Americans did not band together to fight off the French. The people closest to the fighting area gave more money than the colonists in a safer area, However, Benjamin Franklin, a member of the Albany Congress, constructed a political cartoon showing the importance of colonial unity. The politi...
“Is there a single trait of resemblance between those few towns and a great and growing people spread over a vast quarter of the globe, separated by a mighty ocean?” This question posed by Edmund Burke was in the hearts of nearly every colonist before the colonies gained their independence from Britain. The colonists’ heritage was largely British, as was their outlook on a great array of subjects; however, the position and prejudices they held concerning their independence were comprised entirely from American ingenuity. This identity crisis of these “British Americans” played an enormous role in the colonists’ battle for independence, and paved the road to revolution.
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Grandfather and I just arrived in the Middle colonies of North America. Now that I have arrived, I wanted to write you this letter to let you know what it is like here.
The stars shone brightly above the port village of Mercedi, reflecting in the harbor as they traveled their path across the midnight sky. Schools of colorful fish swam through streaks of pale moonlight beneath the calm waves. Small, wooden rowboats parted the gentle waters carrying flame-flickering lanterns held by grinning villagers. Beyond the boats,toward the horizon, loud cracks made way for brilliantly colored explosions, erupting in different shapes and designs. The floating audience oohed and aahed at the spectacular show.
A crooked smile came to her face, her head slightly dropped to the side, her right shoulder dropped with it. “I know that, I can’t help it Mother Gothel.” She shrugged her shoulders a little, she crossed her left arm over her body. “It's like my mind just pictured them and my had just paints it.” She stated with a slight nod, her voice soft. “Oh, Mother.” she perked up a little, she straightened her head. “I don’t think that will happen anytime soon.” Or at least she hoped it wasn’t going to. “The Lanterns are amazing, I love the way the float around.” She extended her hand out, making waving motions with it. “It's so beautiful and the way the night sky looks when all of them are released is beautiful.” A smile quickly spreading across her
As I prepare to leave these blessed colonies and sail across the great ocean back to England, I can’t help but reflect on all that has been accomplished since I arrived here two years ago.
Our journey began in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Also known as George Washington’s home, the streets of Old Town appeared like the 1700’s, except for the cars parked on the street and people walking around with iPhones. As we walked the town, I could imagine what it must have been like for the early colonists. Here with not much more than faith and a heart for independence, they sowed seeds that we now reap today. Every building