Studying History
Why do we study History
To understand our past and not repeat our mistakes
What was going on in britain that made people want to migrating
Too many people, not enough jobs or land
How many colonies were there before confederation
7 colonies
What is political deadlock
when two groups cannot make a decision - no change
Which area attended the charlottetown conference
the maritimes
How does biases impact history
often written from the white male perspective
What was the irish famine
Disease on the potatoes in ireland, irish were starving
Canada East and Canada West
the seats in the senate are:
all the same for each area
who attended the London Conference
canada east , canada west , Nova Scotia, New Brunswick (OQNB)
Who was not represented in early canada
First nations (Indigenous) and Women
How did the underground railway lead to people coming to Canada
Slaves were escaping to canada through the railway
Who was Manitoba intended for
Metis
How many seats did canada west and canada east have originally
65
what was the name of the second conference
the London Conference
Who was allowed to vote in early canada?
Male Property Owners
What area was gold found in Canada?
British Columbia
Why did British Columbia join confederation
security and economic reasons
Who does the queen appoint
what are the two levels of canadian government
provincial and federal
When is Canada day
July 1
What were three main events leading to mass migration in canada
any of the three:
- gold rush
- underground railway
- irish famine
When did Manitoba join confederation
1870
how many seats does ontario have in the house of commons currently
82
Who is canada's current prime minister
Mark Carney