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Mcdonald tell citizens of his proposed confederation would call themselves? Would this be a selling point for French - Canadians? Explain ur answer.....'
He said they would call themselves Americans, and I don't get the second question.
Do you think French-Canadians would want to be called "Americans?"
No I don't think they would. That is kind of being racist to their religion and stuff, their own identies are being withered away.I don't understand what it means by selling point? Wouldnt selling point be for the French-Canadians to accept being called Americans??
A selling point is one that will convince other people. Obviously, French-Canadians wouldn't be convinced to join the confederation if they were called Americans.
Alright, thank you:) So this would not be a selling point for them, because they do not wish to be called Americans. By being called Americans, they lose their own identity.
Right.
McDonald proposed that citizens of his proposed confederation would call themselves "Americans." This term was meant to unify the various provinces under a common national identity. The concept of being called "Americans" was intended to inspire a sense of pride, unity, and belonging among the citizens.
Now, regarding the second question about whether this would be a selling point for French-Canadians, it's important to understand the historical context. At the time of McDonald's proposal, French-Canadians, who were primarily concentrated in the province of Quebec, were concerned about preserving their language, culture, and identity within the context of a larger English-speaking nation.
Using the term "Americans" to describe citizens of the proposed confederation may not have been a selling point specifically tailored to French-Canadians. This is because the term "Americans" traditionally referred to people from the United States, and not specifically to those located within the proposed Canadian confederation. French-Canadians, being a distinct linguistic and cultural group, may have felt that embracing the term "Americans" could dilute their own unique identity.
It's worth noting that McDonald himself recognized the importance of accommodating French-Canadians within the proposed confederation. Efforts were made to protect French language rights and cultural autonomy in Quebec, as outlined in the Quebec Resolutions. However, the term "American" was not explicitly designed as a selling point for French-Canadians, but rather as a unifying label for all citizens of the proposed confederation.