British North American Colonies
What was the main industry in Nova Scotia?
Shipbuilding, fishing, and timber.
Who chose Ottawa as the capital of Canada?
Queen Victoria.
What language was primarily spoken in Canada East?
French.
What year was the British North America Act passed?
1867.
What is it called when political parties cannot agree on an issue?
Political deadlock.
Which colony's economy relied heavily on timber and shipbuilding?
Nova Scotia
Why was Ottawa chosen as the capital rather than Montreal or Toronto?
Neutral location between French-speaking Quebec and English-speaking Ontario.
Which region had a rapidly growing population due to immigration from Britain and Ireland?
Canada West (Ontario)
What did the BNA Act create?
It created the Dominion of Canada.
What does "representation by population" mean?
That the number of representatives in the House of Commons should reflect a province's population.
Which colony was known for farming, mining, and manufacturing?
Quebec and Ontario.
What was the name of the river near Ottawa?
The Ottawa River.
Which region had a rapidly growing population due to immigration from Britain and Ireland?
Protestant.
What type of government system did the BNA Act establish?
A federal system of government.
What is the difference between federal and provincial powers?
Federal government handles national matters; provincial governments handle local matters like education and healthcare.
Which colony had a thriving fishing industry, especially cod?
Newfoundland.
In which year was Ottawa chosen as the capital of Canada?
1857.
What was the key difference between the economies of Canada East and Canada West?
Canada East relied on farming and fur trading, while Canada West had industries like mining and manufacturing.
What was one of the main purposes of the BNA Act?
To unite the colonies and create a new country while still under British sovereignty.
What is a coalition government?
When two or more parties come together to form a government, often to avoid a minority government.
What were the primary industries of Prince Edward Island?
Agriculture (especially potatoes) and some fishing.
What was one reason why the British chose a more inland location for Ottawa?
It was more defensible against U.S. attacks.
In which regions were the majority of English-speaking and Protestant people found?
Canada West (Ontario).
Which provinces were originally included in the Canadian Confederation in 1867?
Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick.
What is the purpose of the Senate in Canada's government system?
To represent the interests of the regions and provide checks and balances to the House of Commons.