Quebec Conference
At The Quebec Conference how many resolutions were drawn up?
72
Where Were The Sixteen Delegates From?
United Province of Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick
Where Was George Brown From?
Canada West
Who Was John A. Macdonald?
John A. Macdonald was the most enthusiastic supporter of Confederation
What happened in 1864 in Charlottetown?
The Fathers Of Confederation Delegates et to discuss the formation of a united Canada.
How Long Did The Quebec Conference Last For?
The Quebec Conference lasted for over 2 weeks.
What Year Did The Sixteen Delegates Sail To London?
1866
Did The Representatives From The Atlantic Colonies Want Confederation?
They had mixed feelings
Who Was George Brown?
George Brown was called by journalist M.O. Hammond, "a steam engine in trousers, and had he lived in more recent times, he would no doubt be called a human dynamo.
What Happened In December Of 1866 In The London Conference?
The London Conference started
Where was the Quebec Conference held?
Temporary Parliament Building at Montmorency-Laval in Quebec.
What Else Was The Seventy-Two Resolutions Known As?
The British North American Act
Why Did The Colonies Meet In Charlottetown?
To discuss a Maritime union based on their common interests.
Who Was Samuel Leonard Tilley?
Samuel had a profitable medical supply business before entering politics. He represented New Brunswick at both the Charlottetown and Quebec Conferences
What Happened On July 1st, 1867 As One Of The Confederation Celebrations?
A united British North America took its place among the nations of the world. There were fireworks, cheering crowds, fine speeches, parades, and gun saluted to celebrate the occasion.
What Year Did The Delegates Meet Again?
October 1864
What Did The Sixteen Delegates Present To The British Officials?
The Seventy-Two Resolutions
What Did The United Province Of Canada Promise To Build That Would Connect Canada And The Atlantic Colonies?
A railway
Who Was Sir John A. Macdonald?
Sir John A. Macdonald came to Canada as a young boy, by the time he was 19 he started his own law practice. He served in the Militia, helping to defeat the Rebellion of 1837 in Upper Canada.
It was Canada's confederation year.
What Would The New Country Of Canada Be Built Based On?
Seventy-Two Resolutions
On May 22nd, 1867 What Did Queen Victoria Pro Claim?
The Dominion of Canada would be created
Where Was The Conference Held In Charlottetown?
The Province House, a National Historic Site.
Who Was Joseph Howe?
Joseph Howe was the former leader of the government of the colony of Nova Scotia and he was opposed to confederation.
Why is 1916 A Special Date In History?
The library was the only part of Parliament Buildings to survive the fire.