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What led to confederation?
Each colony had their medical, military and finance issues. They also feared of the United States taking over.
What was conferation?
The process of the federal union in British North American colonies (Nova Scotia, NB, and the Province of Canada) to make the dominion of Canada.
Who did the First Nations side with before the confederation?
They sided with the British.
Who was John A. Macdonald?
He was Canada's first prime minister.
Who was against the Canadian confederation?
French Canadians were against this.
How long did John A. Macdonald serve as Canada's first prime minister?
19 years
What role did John A. Macdonald play to lead up till confederation?
He created the British North America act and the provinces that made Canada.
Which 3 provinces when to the Charolettetoen confrence?
New Burnswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.
What language(s) did John A. Macdonald speak?
Some Latin, Scottish Gaelic but no French.
What did the United States belive in?
They believed it was their manifest destiny to expand throughout North America.
Why was the government in political deadlock?
Were was treaty number 11 signed?
Behchoko.
What was Canada east?
It was the French part of Canada.
Who was the co-premier of the Province of Canada?
Sir George-Etienne Cartier.
Why was Manifest Destiny a reason for confederation?
It was a reason for confederation because Canada did not want to become part of America.
How many numbered treaties are there?
There are eleven treaties in total.
How many Metis groups did Louis Riel lead?
He lead a total of 2 groups.
Who did the First Nations trade with before confederation?
The European Traders.
Which of the forefathers of confederation led the Metis people?
Louis Riel.
Who found the province of Manitoba?
Louis Riel.
What was Canada's original name?
North Western-Territory.
What was the movie about the confederation called?
John A. Macdonald: The Impossible Idea
What were John A. Macdonald's other occupations other than president?
Lawyer, businessman and politician.
What are George Brown's occupations?
Journalist, politician, senator, and cattle breeder.
How long did Charles Tupper serve as Canada's prime minister?
10 weeks (it was the shortest time ever in Canadian history).