Confederation
What is the date of Canada's confederation?
July 1, 1867
What four provinces joined confederation in 1867?
Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Quebec
What war was happening within the United States prior to Canada's Confederation and what was it about?
The Civil War was fought between the northern and southern states. The war occurred mostly over slavery which was supported by the southern slave owners and opposed by the northern states that pushed to abolish slavery.
What position is the head of the federal government of Canada?
The Prime Minister
Where is Canada's parliament located?
Ottawa, Ontario
Who was the French speaking politician from Montreal who socialized with both the English and French elite?
George E. Cartier
Name 2 provinces that existed in 1867 by chose not to join confederation until later?
British Columbia and Prince Edward Island
How did Canada become involved in Civil War matters?
Britain chose to support the southern states by shipping them supplies during the war. The northern states threatened to attack Canada's borders because the Province of Canada was a part of the British Empire.
What is the position called at the head of the provincial government?
The Premier.
Parliament is separated into what two houses?
House of Commons and Senate.
Who was the politician from Kingston who was known as the Sly Fox due to his political knack for always being "on the job" even while he was out socializing at parties and other events?
John A. Macdonald
What year did Manitoba join confederation?
1870
What was the secret system of transporting escaped slaves from the south to Canada called?
The Underground Railroad
What position is at the head of the municipal government?
The mayor.
How are members of the House of Commons chosen and what are those members called?
They are elected (voted in) by citizens of Canada and they are called Members of Parliament.
Who was Canada's first ever prime minister?
Sir John A. Macdonald
Who made up the majority of Manitoba's population in 1870?
The Metis People.
Who was the brave leader of the Underground Railroad?
Harriet Tubman
How does one become prime minister in Canada?
The prime minister in the leader of the political party with the most votes in the federal election.
What was the Constitution of Canada originally called and why?
The British North American (BNA) Act named so because of Canada's connection to the British Empire and the location of Canada in North America.
What vision was shared by Cartier and Macdonald that would help to settle and unify Canada from the east to west coasts?
A transcontinental railroad.
What was Manitoba's nickname in 1870 and at present?
1870 - The Postage Stamp Province
2019 - The Keystone Province
How did the settlement of escaped slaves in Canada show their support and gratefulness to their new country?
They formed a military regiment to fight for Canada.
Name 3 of the main political parties in Canada.
The New Democratic Party (NDP), Liberal Party, The Progressive Conservatives (PC), Green Party...
Who was appointed to be the representative of the Queen when she was not present in Canada?
The Governor General