British Supremacy & Canadian Self-Government, 1839-1854

** "British Supremacy & Canadian Self-Government, 1839-1854" by J. L. Morison is a recounting of a pivotal era in Canadian history. It examines the push and pull between Britain's control and Canada's growing need to govern itself. The book looks at tough problems and the political scene that led to Canada's self-rule while still under British power. It kicks off by setting the scene for a close look at Canadian politics between 1839 and 1854, pointing out the conflict between British rule and Canada's desire to be independent. Morison shines a light on the main tension of the time. He gets readers ready for a story that will break down the political community, the jobs of the governors-general, and how important self-government was to Canadians, as well as how difficult it was to negotiate with British leaders. In this journey, the author emphasizes the need to understand how Canadian society worked back then, when the fight for independence started to matter more than Britain's control. **