The New Equation: Annexation and Reciprocity (1840-1860)

Struggle for a Border: Canada's Relations with the United States – Season 1

In this installment of a documentary series from the late 1960s, we survey the period between 1840 and 1860. Canada considers its options—annexation, continentalism, free trade, and economic nationalism—while the "one continent, one nation, one flag" ideology enjoys strong support on both sides of the border.