Confederation
How did political deadlock in Canada lead to Confederation?
The struggles between political groups led to stagnation
What is a immigrant, liberator and a rebellion?
Immigrant: a person who moves to another country to settle permanently.
Liberator: someone who frees people from oppression or restrictions.
Rebellion: an act of resistance or uprising against a government or authority.
What provinces make up the Maritimes?
New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI and Newfoundland
What is the difference between the government and democracy?
Government: the way societies organize themselves to make decisions
Democracy: a system where people are involved in decision-making
What colour is the sky?
Blue
How did changes in trade relations influence Confederation?
Britain's adoption of free trade and the end of the Reciprocity Agreement with the U.S. in 1866 pushed colonies to seek economic stability.
What is a deadlock, traitor and Canadian Identity?
Deadlock - a situation where opposing political groups are unable to reach a decision or agreement
Traitor - Individuals who acted against the interests of their country, often viewed as betraying their government or people
Canadian Identity - The shared characteristics and values that define the people of Canada.
Why did New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island join Confederation?
New Brunswick - joined after the promise of a railway
Nova Scotia - joined reluctantly due to economic concerns
P.E.I - joined in 1873 after financial difficulties
What is the difference between a representative democracy and a responsible government?
Representative democracy: citizens elect people to make decisions for them.
Responsible Government: prime minister and cabinet answer to elected representatives
What is the capital city of Denmark?
Copenhagen
Who was John A. MacDonald and was he a supporter or a defender of Confederation?
The First Prime Minister of Canada;strong supporter of Confederation.
What is manifest destiny, federalism and British North America ( BNA ) Act?
Manifest Destiny - the belief that U.S was destined to expand across North America
Federalism - a system of government where power is divided between national and regional governments.
BNA Act - The law that created Canada in 1867.
When did British Columbia join Confederation and what were the three terms?
Joined in 1871.
Terms: Debt payment, railway construction and annual payments
What is a federal system of government?
A system of government in which a central government has power over matters affecting the whole country and provincial governments have power over local matters
When is the first day of spring?
March 20
Who was George-Etienne Cartier?
Advocate for Quebec's involvement in Confederation
What is a dominion, responsible government and united empire loyalists?
Dominion - a self-governing colony within the British Empire.
Responsible Government - a system where government officials are accountable to elected representatives
United Empire Loyalists - american colonists who remained loyal to Britain and moved to British North America after the American Revolution
When did Alberta and Saskatchewan create from the North West Territories and what were their three issues?
Created from the North West Territories in 1905.
Issues: Province size, resource ownership and educational rights
Whats the difference between a Canadian territory and a Canadian province?
Canadian Territory: a territories land is owned by the government in Canada
Canadian Province: a provinces lands are owned by the government of the province
When were cats invented?
10 000 to 12 000 years ago
Who was Joseph Howe?
Nova Scotia politician opposed to Confederation
What is the Underground railroad and discrimination?
Underground Railroad - a secret network that helped enslaved African Americans escaped to freedom, including routes leading to Canada
Discrimination - unfair treatment of individuals based on factors such as race, gender or beliefs.
When did Newfoundland join the Confederation and what were the 2 pros and cons?
Joined in 1949.
Pros: Access to social programs, economic benefits.
Cons: Decline in the fishing industry, loss of independence
What is the BNA Act and what did it do?
It established a federal system of government. Created central and provincial governments. Gave provinces control over education and health. Limited voting rights to property-owning men over 21.
Where did Taylor Swift grow up in?
Reading Pennsylvania