Facts
What year did Confederation happen?
1867
What two levels of government were created?
Federal and provincial governments
Confederation made Canada more ______.
Stable
Which country worried British colonies after the American Civil War?
Would Canada still be one country?
Probably not
What is Canada called after Confederation?
The Dominion of Canada
What province was split into Ontario and Quebec?
The Province of Canada
What did Confederation improve between provinces?
Cooperation
Why were colonies worried about the United States?
Because of American expansion
What might happen to the colonies?
They might stay separate instead of joining together
What British law created Canada?
The British North America Act
Name one thing provinces control.
Education or health
What did Confederation help Canada become?
A stronger and more united country
How did Confederation help protect the colonies?
They could defend each other
Would Canada have one government for the whole country?
No, there would likely be separate governments for each colony
Which provinces joined Confederation first?
Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Quebec
Why did Canada create a federal system?
So provinces could work together but still make their own decisions
How did Confederation affect the economy?
It helped economic growth
What effect did Confederation have on the United States?
It made a more stable country on the northern border of the U.S.
How might life between colonies be different?
They might not work together or cooperate as much
Who helped create Confederation by working together from 1864–1867?
The Fathers of Confederation
How did Confederation change how provinces worked together?
It helped them by sharing responsibilities and cooperating with each other
Why was a stronger government important?
It helped provinces work together, solve problems and defend each other
Why is trade important for Canada and other countries?
It lets countries buy and sell goods they need
How might Canada be different overall without Confederation?
It might not be as strong, united, or stable as it is today