Vocabulary
Key People
Events that led to Confederation
Level 1
Level 2
100
The idea of a meeting or discussion, to communicate ideas, issues,etc.
What is a "Conference?"
100
She was born in the U.S. She escaped to Canada West and became involved in The Underground Railroad and risked her life often by helping slaves escape.
Who is "Harriet Tubman?"
100
This conference, held in 1864, was the starting place for the idea of uniting the BNA colonies towards confederation
What is the "Charlottetown Conference?"
100
This system was not used to design inter colonial trade among the colonies.
What was the conflict regarding the existing BNA railway system?
100
Back then, Canada only consisted of four provinces, but the map underwent several changes through 1870 and 1871.
How did the map of Canada change?
200
The idea of a piece of legislation that is passed by the government itself.
What is an "Act?"
200
The first prime minister of Canada, who also had a sorrowful personal life since childhood.
Who is "John A. Macdonald?"
200
This was declared in 1840 to unite upper and lower Canada.
What is the "Act of Union?"
200
It was too much responsibilities for one ministry to handle and therefore it was split.
What was the purpose of having two levels of government?
200
- Disappointing trade with Britain and America encouraged the colonists to think about internal trade. - Agreed on the fact that together, they will be able to better defend themselves.
How did the colonies with many differences manage to agree to confederation?
300
The idea of the union of different territories and/or regions to create a country.
What is "Confederation?"
300
The senior official of the Hudson's Bay Company and also was British Columbia's first governor. His leadership qualities brought up an important question "What matters in a leader; his/her personality or achievements?"
Who is "Sir James Douglas?"
300
This was formed in order to atop both the political and economical deadlock between Canada east and Canada west in the legislative assembly.
What is "The Great Coalition?"
300
These people were against the British taking over Ireland; some saw them as freedom fighters and others taught of them as terrorists.
Who were the Fenians?
300
- Canada consisted of four provinces originally. - The currency system. - Women and First Nations people had a little or no say in any political event or action such as voting.
How was Canada in 1860s different from Canada today, in terms of political, social, and other issues?
400
The idea of the production, distribution and consumption of wealth. In other words, the study of how we manage what we own.
What is "Economy?"
400
The leading supporter of representation by population and the owner of "The Globe"
Who is "George Brown?"
400
This system was made for brave slaves destined to escape.
What is the "Underground Railroad?"
400
This place held the first conference that led to the confederation of Canada.
Where is Charlotte town, P.E.I?
400
- Disappointing trading sales to Britain and the United States - Defense issues against the United States (Manifest Destiny) - The Fenian raids
What are the external factors that threatened the future of B.N.A.?
500
The idea that the number of elected representatives should portray the size of the population controlled by those representatives.
What is "Representation by Population?"
500
Journalist and politician from Halifax. He helped Nova Scotia win responsible government and was also opposed to Nova Scotia joining confederation.
Who is "Joseph Howe?"
500
In this event the 72 Resolutions are produced and blueprints for Canada.
What is the "Quebec Conference?"
500
This prime minister was a father of confederation as well.
Who is Sir. John A. MacDonald?
500
- Representation by Population - First Nations in Canada East wanted to protect their land - Safe and proper transportation systems for the trading system
What were some conflicting issues facing colonies?
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