Laurier: The Great Compromiser

1. a) What is “imperialism” (p. 39)?

1.b) Complete the chart below.

Event	Description of Issue/ Conflict	Laurier’s Decision / Compromiser	Reactions of Canadians (English vs. French)
Boer War (p. 43)
Naval Issue p. 44)

2. During the Alaska Boundary Dispute (between USA and Canada, why were Canadians upset with Britain? What was established in 1909? (p. 45-46)

3. What was “reciprocity”? (p. 47)

4. Who supported reciprocity? Why?

5. Who did not support reciprocity? Why?

6. What were the results of the 1911 election? What were the reasons for these results?

7. How did Laurier help Canada become more independent and controlling over her foreign affairs?