A group of Irish soldiers that became a viable threat to the colonies
What are the Fenians
100
The Majority of the population of this colony are French-Canadian farmers, known as Habitants
What is Canada East
100
The colonies of British North America united on July 1, 1867 as a result of this
What is Confederation.
100
The inherent belief that the United States would eventually take over all of North America
What is Manifest Destiny
100
He was the leading influence of Confederation and the first Prime Minister of Canada
John A. Macdonald
200
The colonies needed to establish this, as an essential need for the Defence of Canada and to ensure the sustainability of Trade.
What are Railway Links
200
Saint John, one of the largest cities in the Maritimes, is located in this colony that boasts almost 90% forestation
What is New Brunswick
200
In 1846 Britain announced that it was putting an end to this
What is the Trade Preference
200
An area should have seats in the Assembly in proportion to its population
What is Representation by Population
200
After great debate, Ottawa was chosen to be the Capital of Canada by this person
Who is Queen Victoria
300
Due to failing agreements and relationships with both Britain and the United States, the colonies needed to start looking at each other for this, as the most logical solution to fix financial issues.
What is Trade.
300
Fishing and Shipbuilding are the major industries in this colony that housed the location of the chief station for the British Navy in the West Atlantic
What is Nova Scotia
300
In 1865 the United States announced that they intended to end this agreement with the British North American colonies
What is the Reciprocity Treaty
300
Means that the Assembly is saying to the government, "We no longer support you"
What is a Non-confidence vote
300
The number of British North American colonies at the time of Confederation
What is six
400
Regarding the intentions of the United States, the colonies were fearful of this
What is an American Takeover
400
In 1862, Oil is discovered in this colony, producing up to 2000 barrels a day, quickly making it their most important industry
What is Canada West
400
1865 was the year that saw this bloody event in American history come to an end
What is the American Civil War
400
The joining of different political parties into one government in the time of emergency
What is a Coalition Government
400
John A. Macdonald was an immigrant from this country
What is Scotland
500
With the breakdown of the trade preference along with failing support, it was evident that there was
What is a Change in British Attitudes towards the colonies
500
All farmers in this colony are renters, they send their rent each year to the absentee landlord in Britain
What is Prince Edward Island
500
In 1850, there were only 106km of this in British North America, compared to 14, 484km in the United States
What are Railway Tracks
500
A vocal group in Britain that believed the colonies to be a great burden
What is the Little Englanders
500
A political group in the Assembly that was proud of Canada's connection with Britain