Why Unite?
1. Political Deadlock
2. Shifting Trade Relations
3. Protecting BNA
Who is considered the Father of Confederation?
Sir John A Macdonald
What was one thing promised that encouraged some maritime provinces to join Confederation?
The creation of the railway.
What is the definition of 'reciprocity'?
When natural resources can flow both ways across the border free of any import taxes.
Why were French Canadiens hesitant to join Confederation?
They did not want to be assimilated by the English and lose their language.
Which two provinces were struggling with political deadlock?
Canada East (Quebec) and Canada West (Ontario)
Who did John A Macdonald create an alliance with the convince French Canadiens to join confederation?
George Etienne Cartier.
What two provinces was the Province of Canada divided into?
Quebec and Ontario
What is the definition of 'representation by population'?
A system by which elected members all represent the same number of people; the greater the number of people the more power a region has.
What is one thing the provincial government is responsible for?
Healthcare
Education
Highways
Courts
Provincial and Local Police
Which war had BNA scared that they would be attached?
The American Civil War.
Which province received the most votes in the rep by pop situation.
Canada West (Ontario)
Who were the original provinces that joined Confederation?
Province of Canada
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
What is 'Manifest Destiny'?
An American belief that it is the natural right of the United States to control all of North America.
Why did Britain support the southern states in the American Civil War?
They relied on the southern states cotton plantations.
Who did BNA create new trade relations with? How long did these relations last?
The United States - 10 years
When was Canada officially created (Month, Day and Year)
July 1st 1867
What was the last province to join Confederation and when did they join?
Newfoundland and Labrador 1949
What is the definition of 'free trade'?
Tax-free trade between countries.
What is one thing the federal government is responsible for?
Defense
Currency
Taxation
Banking
Name 1 reason why the United States consider invading BNA after the American Civil War?
1. They wanted to punish Britain for supporting the southern states
2. They wanted to control all of North America (Manifest Destiny)
Which document officially made Canada a country?
The British North American Act.
What is the 'golden age of the maritimes'?
When the maritime provinces were making lots of money because of their booming ship building and coal mining industries.
What is the definition of 'political deadlock'?
When laws cannot be passed because there is a tie in votes.
What did the northern states and British North American have in common in relation to the American Civil War?
They both opposed slavery.