Confederation
This reason for confederation involved our neighbours to the south.
Defense
These places were very strict.
What does BNA stand for?
British North America
Early Canada had a queen and a constitution, making it a ______________ ____________.
Constitutional Monarchy
Our current Prime Minister
Justin Trudeau
This reason for confederation has to do with our nation's wealth.
Economy
Canada's population was only...
3.5 million
What did the BNA act do?
Created a constitution that took power from Great Britain and gave it to Canada.
Canadian government is divided into these 3 powers.
Federal, Provincial, and Municipal (local)
Canada's 1st Prime Minister.
John A. Macdonald
The original 4 provinces were...
Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia
These Canadians were not allowed to go to university, and were not supposed to have jobs.
Women
After the Act was passed, the queen's role was mostly ___________, and she no longer had any true power in Canada.
ceremonial
This level of government is responsible for things such as defense, postal service, and foreign trade.
Federal
Our 1st Governor General
Lord Monck
What year did confederation happen?
1867
In order to vote, you had to meet these guidelines:
(Must know all 4)
-Be a man
-Own Land
-Be 18+
This level of government is responsible for schools and highways.
Provincial
A system of Government where power is divided into different levels.
Federalism
Before Confederation, Canada was a colony owned by ___________.
Great Britain
This group was not allowed to vote because of racism.
Aboriginals
The job requires the person to represent the queen in Canada.
Governor General
The BNA created a set of rules known as a _____________.
Constitution