After the repeal of the British Navigation Acts on 26th June,
intended to promote free trade, the economic depression in Canada
worsens. In response, Canada proclaims a manifesto in support of a
union with the USA.
Citation:
Editors. "October Manifesto by Canadians in support of union with US".
The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 30 December 2011
[http://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=18223, accessed 23 May 2013.]