The gridlock in the Union of Canadas
The Union of the Canadas was formed in 1841 under what union?
Act of Union
What was the original purpose of the Charlottetown Conference?
Explore the possibility of uniting the Maritime Colonies.
When was the Charlottetown Conference held?
September 1st to 9th, 1864.
When was the conference held?
October 10 to October 27 1864
Why was this conference held?
tTo finalize the constitutional proposal and prepare legislation that the British Parliament could approve.
Canada West and Canada East were joined in a single legislative assembly with equal representation, despite what difference?
Culture, language, and economic differences.
What did Macdonald, Carter, and Brown do when they heard about the Maritime conference?
They asked for an invitation to attend so they could expand the discussion to include the Canadas.
Who were the 3 main colonies that the conference was conceived for?
Maritime colonies- Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI
Develop a detailed plan for Confederation
Who attended this conference?
John A. Macdonald, George-Étienne Cartier, Alexander Tilloch Galt, William Pearce Howland, Charles Tupper, Samuel Leonard Tilley, & Queen Victoria
Who led the Conservative Party in Canada East?
John A. Macdonald
Why did Maritime Leaders Charles Tupper and Samuel Leonard Tilley want a union?
They saw union as a way to address shared economic and defense challenges.
What was the purpose of the Charlottetown Conference?
To explore the possibility of uniting the Maritime colonies into a single political entity.
Where was this conference held? Provide a specific location.
Quebec City, Province of Canada
Something specific occured regarding the British North American Act. What was it?
The British Parliament passed the British North America Act, 1867, which received royal assent on March 29, 1867.
What was the coalition that Macdonald and Brown formed designed to do?
Break the deadlock and explore broader solutions to the colonies' problems.
Who were the Maritime Colonies?
Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI
What was the main point of potential that MacDonald and Cartier fought for?
Intercolonial Railway
Which leaders attended the Quebec Conference?
John A. Macdonald, George-Étienne Cartier, George Brown, Alexander Tilloch Galt, Charles Tupper, and Samuel Leonard Tilley.
What other important events occured in London?
Delegates from the Province of Canada, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia reviewed and refined the Quebec Resolutions.
They worked with British officials to prepare the constitutional legislation.
The proposal was presented to the British Parliament.
What does the coalition that Macdonald and Brown include?
It included Cartier, whose influence the Canadian East ensured the participation of French-speaking conservatives.
As Moore observes, "The Canadian delegation's arrival was not an imposition; It was a calculated ___________, one that redefined the very purpose of the conference."
intervention
Name 3 key themes from the conference discussions
Economic interrogation
Defense and Security
Federal structure
Cultural diversity
What was the outcome of this conference?
Delegates agreed to the 72 Resolutions, which outlined the proposed structure of the new country.
Identify the highlight of this conference in particular?
On July 1, 1867, the new Dominion of Canada came into existence, joining four provinces:
Ontario
Quebec
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia