... by colonial officials and English merchants in 1822, had only heightened French-Canadian fears of being enveloped by the English." As a result of the French-Canadian fears a man named Louise-Joseph Papineau rose to defend the French-Canadians with nationalistic principles and requested more control in the assembly. Papineau and many other leaders led rallies when they were denied their requests ... a major impact on the colonies deciding to agree with the terms of the Confederation. Another impact on the colonies supporting the Act was because of railways. The colonies had to cross Amer...

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