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On the Edge of a New Dominion: Confederation and Its Discontents (1860–1867)

On the Edge of a New Dominion: Confederation and Its Discontents (1860–1867)

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 In Episode 5 (1860–1867), we examine how political deadlock, economic upheaval, and strategic uncertainty pushed British North America toward Confederation.The Crisis: We explore the internal deadlock in the Province of Canada and the external pressures from the American Civil War and British military withdrawal.The Conferences: From Charlottetown to Quebec and London, we track how a federal union gained traction over other options like a Maritime Union.The Deal: We analyze the BNA Act (1867)—who joined (Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick), who stayed out (PEI, Newfoundland), and the balance of federal powers.The Exclusion: Crucially, we discuss the exclusion of Indigenous nations and Métis communities from these talks, marking the beginning of a new era of challenge despite existing treaties.🗺️ VISUAL COMPANION:History happens on a map. Download the custom infographics and artwork for this episode to follow along with the story:Download Infographic: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ef63YgPpCiU1Mds7UPETmKO1Q_QRGRcK/view?usp=sharingDownload Map of Events: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SER0v8OJvciV9FQcTPCXsPnwKyJk_67J/view?usp=sharingWelcome to Storman Norman PresentsHistory isn't just dates—it's the story of survival, conflict, and the people who forged a nation.Join us for this special 5-part series, Time Immemorial to Confederation, as we uncover the gritty, complex origins of Canada. Series Release Schedule:Mon, Jan 12 | Episode 1: Before CanadaTue, Jan 13 | Episode 2: First Contacts (c. 1497-1763)Wed, Jan 14 | Episode 3: Revolutions & Redrawing the Map (1763-1815)Thu, Jan 15 | Episode 4: Furs, Frontiers & Rebellions (1815-1860)Fri, Jan 16 | Episode 5: On the Edge of a New Dominion (1860-1867)Episode 5 Sources & Recommended Reading:BooksFederalism and the Constitution of Canada by David E. SmithBackground on how the 1867 federal system is structured and interpreted. https://amzn.to/4500DkuRise to Greatness: The History of Canada From the Vikings to the Present by Conrad BlackChapters covering Baldwin, LaFontaine, and the Confederation generation. https://amzn.to/4qDUW42Open Educational Resources (Read Free Online)Canadian History: Pre‑Confederation by John Douglas BelshawSee Chapter 11 (Politics to 1860) and Chapter 14 (The 1860s: Confederation and Its Discontents).Read online: https://opentextbc.ca/preconfederation/Histories of Indigenous Peoples and Canada by John Douglas Belshaw, Sarah Nickel, and Chelsea HortonSee chapters on treaty‑making and 19th‑century resistance.Read online: https://histindigenouspeoples.pressbooks.tru.ca/(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.)🎙️ Powered by the Magic of AIThis series is a fully AI-generated experience. The research outlines, scripts, host voices, and artwork were all created by artificial intelligence, curated and managed by Storman Norman Presents.Streaming on Spotify, Apple, Amazon and YouTube.Keywords:Canadian History, Confederation, BNA Act, Sir John A. Macdonald, George Brown, Charlottetown Conference, Quebec Conference, Constitution Act 1867, Indigenous History, American Civil War, British North America, Political History, Storman Norman Presents
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