British North America
What were the names of the colonies involved in Confederation talks in 1864?
Canada West, Canada East, NB, NS, PEI, NFLD
Why did BNA feel that the American army had become dangerous?
After the civil war America had the strongest army in the world - BNA worried about attack.
What were the dates/How long did the American Civil War Last?
1861 - 1865
What was the named the new capital of the Canada’s?
OTTAWA
What does “transcontinental” railroad mean?
A rail service across the continent
Which 2 colonies did NOT join confederation in 1867?
PEI and NFLD
Who were the little Englangers? Why did they concern BNA politicians?
A group of British politicians who felt BNA should stand on their own 2 feet and stop asking/expecting aid from Britain.
This crop was responsible for Slavery in the Southern states.
COTTON
What was the name of the 2 Agreements (1 law and 1 treaty) that were going to be stopped that worried BNA?
Corn laws & Reciprocity Treaty
How would a rail service benefit the colonies?
Could transport trading goods and soldiers/equipment if need be
Which colony had the most people - therefore they might dictate laws for a new Canada?
Canada West
Explain the meaning of The Manifest Destiny.
A belief that the US would one day rule/govern all of North America
What were the Southern states called during the Civil War?
The Confederates
How did the corn laws help BNA?
What did they trade without being taxed?
Free trade/No tax on Corn and Flour
After the civil war, where did settlers move that concerned BNA? Why were they concerned?
West - (westward expansion)
The Us was moving into possible land that BNA settlers wanted
What was the new name given to the land sold by the Hudson Bay Company to BNA?
Ruperts Land
Who were the Fenians and why were they ‘raiding’ and terrorizing BNA citizens?
Angry and Militant Irishmen who were trying to bully Britain into creating a ‘New Ireland’ by attacking homesteads and colonies.
Why was the US angry with Britain and the BNA during the Civil war?
Allowing for the Invasion of the confederate troops from BNA into the Northern States.
What was the term for when a government is in a tie due to equal votes?
Political Deadlock
How does the term, “Strength in numbers” describe how politicians felt about confederation?
Fight and protect one another rather than be taken over and attacked one by one by the US
Give 2 reasons why PEI and NFLD did NOt join Confederation in 1867.
-not benefit from railroad
-felt protected by Britain
-Disconnected since they did little business with them/far away
Give 2 reasons Why the fact that the St. Lawrence River freezes in the Winter, was a concern for BNA?
The river was a means for transporting supplies/resources to Britain and sometimes the colonies. It also was the main way of travelling. If the US invaded, then each colony would be easy to attack.
Name 3 resources that were traded from the US to BNA without being taxed under the Reciprocity treaty.
Coal, Pork, Cotton/wool & Flour
What was the name of the politician who created a coalition government with MacDonald?
George Brown
Why was it important for the colonies to start trading with each other?
-Corn laws and Reciprocity treaty were being stopped
-Many British politicians felt they wanted to protect BNA