The Fenian Raids were a series of raids by the Fenian brotherhood, based in the United States, attacking Canada. The Protestants of Ireland were allies with the British, so they fought against the USA with Canadian troops. The Canadian troops won in October of 1871.
The American Annexationists are very proud and patriotic towards their country. They believe that the Americans will eventually take over all of North America and that it is their destiny to do so. There is a painting by John Gast that displays an angel leading the Americans into Canada and clearing the animals and Canadian troops. John O' Sullivan also provided what the Americans destiny was.
The British thought of the British American Colonies as picky in a way. In the late 18th century the British offered the colonies assorted goods but the colonies preferred treatment. Britain decided to stop serving the colonies because of their picky attitude to put into simpler words.
I personally think the British North American Colonies would be pushed together from being 'cut off' from the British goods. They needed treatment as they said and together they possibly achieve that.
Why would the Fenians and American Annexationists encourage Confedeation? Remember what we saw directly from Britain, that they wanted Canada to be less dependent on Britain and welcomed Confederation.
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