Atlantic Canada
These were the first 2 provinces in the Atlantic (East Coast) to join Canada.
Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
The majority of Canada East was made up of these.
Who are French Speaking People
(Known as Canadiens)
The fugitive slave act resulted in many Black people entering British North America through this.
The Underground Railroad
These people did not believe in land ownership and because property ownership was required for voting they were excluded from voting.
the Indigenous people.
The date that Confederation happened
July 1st, 1867
This province was known for their shipbuilding.
New Brunswick.
This was an effort by Canadien leaders to create a national identity and protect French language, religion and culture.
French Nationalism.
This was the belief that the USA had the god-given right to expand from coast to coast.
Manifest Destiny.
These people were unable to vote in the election creating the Dominion of Canada or Confederation.
the Women.
The places where the 3 pre-confederation conferences occurred.
What is Quebec City, Charlottetown and London, England
Children as young as this were often sent to work in farms, factories, mines and mills.
7 or 8
This allowed more settlements to expand North and forced band after band to sign away assigned territories.
Railway construction.
This resulted as a debate on whether the new states and territories would become pro-slavery or a free state.
the American Civil War.
This was the main economic resource in Rupert’s Land.
the fur trade.
They were the first Prime Minister of Canada.
Sir John A MacDonald
This was the purpose of the Peace and Friendship treaty signed by First Nations communities and the British government.
guaranteeing First Nation rights to hunt and fish throughout the region to maintain a living.
These were the series of small, failed invasions into British North America that occurred between 1866-1871 by the Irish rebels.
the Fenian Raids.
These would be used to help slaves escape since many could not read.
Freedom Quilts.
The Fathers of Confederation regarded these people as uncivilized outsiders and were often forced off their land.
Indigenous People
It was the name of the Act passed by British Parliament and became Canada’s constitution in 1867.
the British North America Act
(BNA Act)
These are some of the ways First Nations people tried to earn a living. (Name at least 2 ways)
Making baskets, brooms and barrels, harvesting maple syrup, berries and wild produce.
When a group of political opponents (John A MacDonald and George Brown) agree to work together for a common goal
The Great Coalition
This person is known as Mr. Manifest Destiny because he added more territory to the USA than any other president.
James K. Polk.
he was born a slave in Maryland but escaped to Canada West where she became involved in the udnerground railroad helping other slaves escape.
Harriet Tubman.
Canada West and Canada East both had an equal number of representatives in the legislative assembly causing this.
Political Deadlock.