Government
What does veto mean?
To say no.
Who was in the red river the longest?
The Metis.
Who was the first person to suggest a maritime union?
Charles Tupper.
Why at first was Newfoundland not invited to the Charlottetown Conference?
Because at the time the other colonies thought that Newfoundland would not want to join confederation.
True or False? In 1858 people discovered gold in British Columbia causing a gold rush.
True.
What is a delegate?
A person that is chosen to go to a meeting on the behalf of others.
What was the cause of the buffalo population decrease?
Europeans hunting them for sport.
What colony at first would not not benefit from joining confederation?
Prince Edward Island (PEI)
What is the first conference which Newfoundland attended?
The Quebec Conference.
Truth or False? In 1859 the government of Canada arranged to buy Rupert's land.
False.
What form of government is responsible for town/city snow clearing and road maintenance?
Municipal Government.
What was the main settlement in the first treaty between the Canadians and the First Nations people?
Fort Garry. (Part of Winnipeg now)
What was the name of the confederation meeting in Quebec?
The Quebec Conference.
Why didn't Newfoundland attend the charlottetown conference after being invited?
Because they did not have enough time to send delegates and arrange a way of transportation.
True or False? In the years between 1867 and 1873 Canada grew from a union of four provinces to one of the largest nations in the world.
True.
What is the political party who wanted change in BNA?
The Liberals.
What were 4 rules of the buffalo hunt?
:No hunting on Sunday.
:Stay with the group/no riding ahead.
:No shooting until the order is given.
:No stealing.
Why did new Brunswick join confederation?
Because they were on the border and scared of the US attacking.
When did Newfoundland change their name to Newfoundland & Labrador?
In 2001.
True or False? Do the territories have their own provincial government?
False.
What from of government is responsible for healthcare and education?
Provincial Government.
What were the agreements in the treaties between the Canadians and the First Nations people?
:Some land would be in reserve for the First Nations people.
:Every Nation would receive money from the government each year.
:Settlers would be allowed to live peacefully on First Nations lands.
What did Canada offer PEI if they joined confederation?
To pay off the railway, to provide money to buy land, and to provide a steamboat service to the mainland.
When did Newfoundland join confederation?
3/31/1949
(March 31st 1949)
True or False? Nunavut joined Confederation in 1999?
True.