Politics
New Brunswick achieved a responsible government in 1854. At this time voting was applicable. Men enjoyed the perks of voting and secret ballots although, women were not allowed to vote.Two different parties were were created, the Conservative party and the Liberal party. In the 1850's there were new, unofficial political classification; the Smashers, who were liberal against Abstinence and Rummies, conservatives again the prohibition of alcohol. However, from 1867 to 1878, party labels such as the Conservative party and the Liberal party were not in use for general elections.
New Brunswick's head of state is the lieutenant-governor. Appointed by the federal government and representing the Queen, the lieutenant-governor's role is mostly ceremonial. The power is given to the Premier, the leader of the party by having a majority of the votes from the 55-seat elected legislative group, which is elected each 5 years.
Economics
Since the early 19th century, New Brunswick had multiple industries, such as shipbuilding, but the industry that New Brunswick was known for was timber. The province had close trading ties with the United States, and they benefited greatly from the Reciprocity Treaty. The Reciprocity Treaty was a trade treaty between British North America and the United States, and benefited what was soon to be called Canada greatly.
However, after the Reciprocity Treaty was withdrawn, citizens of New Brunswick suffered a hard blow. Timber resources became less merchantable and the wooden ships weren't as popular as the steam driven ships. Thousands of citizens left the declining ports and timber towns to find employment in America. This was a stage that was particularly hard to deal with, and the idea of Confederation seemed to bring hope to the citizens who stayed in New Brunswick.
The citizens of New Brunswick believed that Confederation would benefit the Economy greatly. They believed this would provide a larger market for their goods, as well as providing a link to the other colonies through the Intercolonial Railway. Samuel Leonard Tilley believed that joining Canada would be the best thing for New Brunswick, mainly because even though New Brunswick had a strong economy, Samuel needed the economy to be stronger. He wanted to create stable lives for each of his citizens, and let New Brunswick rise as a province.
New Brunswick achieved a responsible government in 1854. At this time voting was applicable. Men enjoyed the perks of voting and secret ballots although, women were not allowed to vote.Two different parties were were created, the Conservative party and the Liberal party. In the 1850's there were new, unofficial political classification; the Smashers, who were liberal against Abstinence and Rummies, conservatives again the prohibition of alcohol. However, from 1867 to 1878, party labels such as the Conservative party and the Liberal party were not in use for general elections.
New Brunswick's head of state is the lieutenant-governor. Appointed by the federal government and representing the Queen, the lieutenant-governor's role is mostly ceremonial. The power is given to the Premier, the leader of the party by having a majority of the votes from the 55-seat elected legislative group, which is elected each 5 years.
Economics
Since the early 19th century, New Brunswick had multiple industries, such as shipbuilding, but the industry that New Brunswick was known for was timber. The province had close trading ties with the United States, and they benefited greatly from the Reciprocity Treaty. The Reciprocity Treaty was a trade treaty between British North America and the United States, and benefited what was soon to be called Canada greatly.
However, after the Reciprocity Treaty was withdrawn, citizens of New Brunswick suffered a hard blow. Timber resources became less merchantable and the wooden ships weren't as popular as the steam driven ships. Thousands of citizens left the declining ports and timber towns to find employment in America. This was a stage that was particularly hard to deal with, and the idea of Confederation seemed to bring hope to the citizens who stayed in New Brunswick.
The citizens of New Brunswick believed that Confederation would benefit the Economy greatly. They believed this would provide a larger market for their goods, as well as providing a link to the other colonies through the Intercolonial Railway. Samuel Leonard Tilley believed that joining Canada would be the best thing for New Brunswick, mainly because even though New Brunswick had a strong economy, Samuel needed the economy to be stronger. He wanted to create stable lives for each of his citizens, and let New Brunswick rise as a province.