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Page 361
... King had expected to return to power with a comfortable majority . But he still failed to win a majority overall . In 1925 , it was the Atlantic provinces that spoiled the Liberal victory . In the previous chapter , it was suggested ...
... King had expected to return to power with a comfortable majority . But he still failed to win a majority overall . In 1925 , it was the Atlantic provinces that spoiled the Liberal victory . In the previous chapter , it was suggested ...
Page 364
... King ... should only serve to amuse , " it could be argued that his sneer was directed at the principle of fuller autonomy for the country as much as at King himself . In this sense , the constitutional issue was more genuine than ...
... King ... should only serve to amuse , " it could be argued that his sneer was directed at the principle of fuller autonomy for the country as much as at King himself . In this sense , the constitutional issue was more genuine than ...
Page 409
... King announced that Canada's policy would be " effective cooperation " within stated limits . The pri- mary military effort would be home defence . Soon , however , Canada's liability was extended as King gave in to popular pressure for ...
... King announced that Canada's policy would be " effective cooperation " within stated limits . The pri- mary military effort would be home defence . Soon , however , Canada's liability was extended as King gave in to popular pressure for ...
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