Confederation
What year did Canada become a country through Confederation?
1867
What does BNA stand for?
British North America
Could women vote in Canada's first federal election in 1867?
No
Who was Canada's first prime minister?
Sir John A. Macdonald
What is the name for colonies joining together to form a new country?
Confederation
On what date do Canadians celebrate Confederation?
July 1st
What important law created Canada in 1867?
The British North America Act
How old must Canadian citizens be to vote in federal elections today?
18
Which Father of Confederation helped protect French-Canadian interests?
George-Étienne Cartier
What do we call the political leaders who helped create Canada in 1867?
Fathers of Confederation
Name the four original provinces of Canada.
Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick
What are the two levels of government established by Confederation?
Federal and provincial
In 1867, voters generally had to be men at least what age?
21
Which leader supported representation by population?
George Brown
What is the national level of government in Canada called?
Federal government
Give one reason the British colonies wanted to join together.
Defense, trade, railway connections, or greater political stability
Which level of government is responsible for national defence?
Federal government
In what year did First Nations people gain the unconditional right to vote in federal elections without giving up their Indian status?
1960
What political partnership did George Brown help form in 1864?
The Great Coalition
What does representation by population mean?
Areas with larger populations have more elected representatives
What was the name of the province that was divided into Ontario and Quebec in 1867?
The Province of Canada
What does a federal system of government mean?
Power is divided between a national government and provincial governments
Name two groups that were not represented at the Confederation negotiations.
Women and Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Métis and Inuit)
Why was it important for Macdonald, Cartier, and Brown to work together despite their disagreements?
Their cooperation helped overcome political disagreements and make Confederation possible
What is a constitutional monarchy?
A system where a monarch is the head of state, but government operates according to a constitution