Canada 1850 - 1914
With the political enmity still unabated,
Bills were created and forever debated.
Canadian in grave situation with American aggression,
The cancellation made the provinces fell into recession.
Sir John A. cried “unite or die!”,
A Great Coalition was worth a try.
In 1867 a new nation was born,
“Canada” the name it shall forever adorn.
A railway would be built and Rupert’s land redeemed,
From sea to sea was Sir John A’s dream.
Oh how the man of orange angered the Metis,
With the birth of Manitoba the uprising seized.
B.C. and P.E.I. were prosperous no more;
The confederation was what they implore.
When the Pacific Scandal debunked and integrity lost,
Sir John A Macdonald was finally tossed.
When Alexander Mackenzie took office,
However diligent he could not suffice.
Unrest and anarchy the settlers feared,
With the NWMP the lawlessness disappeared.
Tariffs, railways, and settlements the people require,
So the National Policy came unanimous aspire.
Petition after petition Sir John A ignored,
The Northwest remained passive no more.
With the CPR finally complete,
The Canadian troops ensured the Metis defeat.
On that memorable day when Sir John A passed away,
Laurier succeeded with dismay.
Thousands came when they heard the temping tale,
Seeking for gold along the Klondike trail.
In 1904, millions were settling in the west,
Alberta and Saskatchewan became like the rest.
The election campaign boiled and heated,
Until Sir Laurier was finally defeated.
Sir Robert Borden proved to be diligent and sincere,
Led Canada through the most arduous years.
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