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“I will content myself, Mr. Speaker, with those principal motives to union; first, that we are in the rapids and must go on; next that our neighbours will not, on their side, let us rest supinely, even if we could do so from other causes; and thirdly, that by making the united colonies more valuable as an ally to Great Britain, we shall strengthen rather than weaken the imperial connection. (Cheers.”

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Book:Speeches and Addresses Chiefly on the Subject of British-American Union
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Speeches and Addresses Chiefly on the Subject of British-American Union

This volume compiles a series of speeches and addresses that primarily discuss the concept of union between Britain and America. The content reflects historical perspectives on political, economic, and cultural ties between the two nations, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century. The speeches explore arguments for closer cooperation or integration, drawing on contemporary debates about imperial relations and transatlantic alliances. more

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Thomas D'Arcy McGee
Thomas D'Arcy McGee

Thomas D'Arcy McGee was a Canadian politician, writer, and journalist, born on April 13, 1825, in Ireland, and assassinated on April 7, 1868, in Canada. He played a crucial role in the founding of Canada, serving as one of the architects of the Canadian Constitution. more

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