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The inability to decide on a course of action because both sides equally disagree
political deadlock
What kind of government does Canada have?
democracy
What area of Canada was George-Etienne Cartier from?
Canada East
A system where seats in the legislature are given based on the population in an area.
representation by population
When Canada first became a country
July 1 1867
What newspaper did George Brown write for?
The Globe
The english speaking people benefited from this
representation by population
What was John A. Macdonald’s vision?
He wanted to create a nation that stretched from sea to sea
The take over of a territory by another country is...
Annexation
Why was B. C. in economic trouble?
Because they borrowed money to build roads and railways for the gold rush but that didn’t last long
How many times did Newfoundland reject Confederation?
two
In the Gradual Civilization Act what happened to the First Nations if they wanted to be considered citizen of Canada to vote?
They had to give up their ways of life
What 4 provinces made up Canada at the time of Confederation?
Who was part of the great coalition?
who was the first prime minister of Canada?
John A Macdonald