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The discovery of gold in the Yukon created economic opportunities in the West, making it crucial for Canada to expand and unite.

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The idea that the U.S. should expand across North America, which posed a threat to Canadian territories.

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Irish American groups attacked Canada, hoping to force Britain to give up control of Canada.

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The war led to a stronger U.S. military, which made Canada fear an invasion.

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The U.S. stopped trading freely with Canada, hurting its economy and pushing the colonies to seek unity.

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Canada East (Quebec) and Canada West (Ontario) had equal seats in government, but couldn't agree on anything, causing frustration and making a new political system necessary.

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Indigenous nations were largely excluded from Confederation. due to it, they lost land, resources, and rights, which had long term effects on their communities.

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This mind map goes through the various reasons that led to the Canadian Confederation. external factors like Manifest Destiny, the Fenian Raids, and the American Civil War made it clear that the colonies needed to unite for defence. Economic struggles due to the end of the Reciprocity Treaty and the Klondike Gold Rush showed the importance of managing territories and resources. Political deadlock between Canada East and West made passing laws nearly impossible. The six colonies involved had specific reasons for joining, from economic growth to defense needs.