Important Dates
What year did Confederation happen?
1867
Which conference happened first?
Charlottetown Conference
Who leads the Canadian government?
Prime Minister
Why did colonies want a railway?
To connect colonies and improve trade
What does Francophone mean?
French-speaking person
What law created Canada?
British North America Act
Which conference created the plan for Confederation?
Quebec Conference
What are elected representatives called?
Members of Parliament (MPs)
Why were colonies worried about the United States?
American expansionism
What does Anglophone mean?
English-speaking person
What was the new country called in 1867?
Dominion of Canada
Which conference happened in England?
London Conference
Who represents the Crown in Canada?
Governor General
Why might joining together make colonies stronger?
Shared protection and economy
Why were some Francophones worried about Confederation?
Protecting language and culture
Which conference happened last before Confederation?
London Conference
Why did leaders hold conferences before Confederation?
To discuss and negotiate how the colonies could join together.
What does Parliament do?
Makes laws for Canada.
How would Confederation help trade between colonies?
It would allow easier movement of goods and better economic cooperation.
Why did some Anglophones support Confederation?
They believed it would strengthen the colonies and improve trade.
Put these in order from first to last:
Charlottetown Conference, Confederation, London Conference, Quebec Conference
Charlottetown → Quebec → London → Confederation
Why was it important for leaders from different colonies to attend these conferences?
They needed to share ideas and agree on how the new country would work.
How does Canada’s government show influence from Britain?
Canada uses a parliamentary system with a Prime Minister and a Governor General representing the Crown.
Why was building a railway difficult for a single colony to do alone?
It was very expensive and required cooperation between colonies.
Why is it important to study different perspectives when learning about Confederation?
Different groups had different concerns and ideas about joining Canada.