Confederation: For and Against.

How do Macdonald and Howe represent the presence of the United States? In a paragraph, describe who, in your opinion used the American factor most effectively.

Macdonald mentions Americans, but I cant find where they talk about the US.
I think John used it more effectively...

Any reference to just "Americans" means the United States.

Ok, thank you:)

You're welcome.

To find information about how Macdonald and Howe represent the presence of the United States, you can start by researching their views and speeches on confederation. Look for any references they made to Americans or the United States in their discussions about uniting the Canadian provinces.

To begin, search for historical documents or speeches by Sir John A. Macdonald and Joseph Howe, specifically those related to confederation. Primary sources such as these will provide the most accurate information about their views.

Once you have found relevant sources, analyze their speeches and writings to identify any references to the United States or Americans. Pay attention to the context in which they mention these topics and how they incorporate them into their arguments for or against confederation.

Based on your research and understanding of their viewpoints, you can then formulate a paragraph to describe who, in your opinion, used the American factor most effectively. In your paragraph, provide specific examples or evidence from their speeches and writings to support your opinion.