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Canada’s Growing Autonomy. Autonomy. A nation’s political independence from another nation’s interference in its domestic affairs . 1920s and 1930s = achieving autonomy from Britain and maintaining national unity (goal of King )
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Autonomy • A nation’s political independence from another nation’s interference in its domestic affairs. • 1920s and 1930s = achieving autonomy from Britain and maintaining national unity (goal of King) • Canada was gradually achieving independence from Britain, but it was developing closer economic and cultural ties to the United States. Where and how do we see the last part of this statement to be true?
The Chanak Affair • Turkish forces • Late telegram • Will no longer automatically fight.
The Balfour Report • Formal declaration of freedom
The King-Byng Affair • Progressive party • Illegal smuggling charges • Governor General, Lord Byng