Charlottetown Conference
What Maritime Colonies attended this conference?
Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland
What Maritime colony only sent two observers?
Newfoundland
What did they change the name of the 72 resolutions to?
British North America Act
Who was John A MacDonald
The First Prime Minister of Canada
What two colonies rejected the 72 Resolutions?
Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland
Name a person from Upper Canada who attended the conference
John A MacDonald or George Brown
How many representatives came from Prince Edward Island
Seven
How many members from Upper Canada are represented in the Legislative council?
24
How many years did he serve as Prime Minister?
19 years
What dinner was served at the Charlottetown Conference
Lobster
Name a person from Lower Canada who attended this conference.
Alexander Galt, Thomas D'Arcy McGee, George- Etienne Cartier, or Hector- Louis Langevin
How many Representatives came from Nova Scotia
Five
How many members were in the first house of commons?
194
Upper Canada-82, Lower Canada - 65, Nova Scotia - 19n New Brunswick- 15 Newfoundland- 8 and PEI-5
What was he profession
Lawyer
Where was the Intercolonial Railway to complete?
Why did the Maritime colonies attend this meeting?
The maritime wanted to merge into a single unit, they hoped this would them political strength and help attract financial investment
What was purposed at this conference?
the 72 Resoloutions
What is said about the Intercolonial Railway?
The General Government shall secure, without delay and complete the railway
When and where did John A MacDonald Die?
June 6 1891 in Ottawa
What are the three powers of government?
Legislative, Executive, and judicial
What did the Province of Canada fear?
The U.S. formed a huge army during their civil war and Britain wanted to reduce financial and military obligations. These factors lead to a fear of annexation.
What was the date of the Quebec Conference?
October 10 1864 to October 24 1864
What is the sixth Resolution?
there shall be a general or Parliament for Federated Provinces composed of a legislative council and a house of commons
Where was John A MacDonald born?
Glasgow, Scotland
what does the A in john A mcdonald stand for?
Alexander