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Fathers of Confederation
Events Leading Up to Confederation
Reasons for Confederation
Important Dates
To Join Or Not To Join?
100
He was the first Prime Minister of Canada.
Who is John A. Macdonald?
100
It was a way for American slaves to escape to Canada, but many Canadians were against it.
What is The Underground Railroad?
100
They were Americans who believed in Manifest Destiny (to control a whole continent) and launched many attacks along the Canadian/American border.
Who were the Fenians?
100
July 1, 1867
When was Canada officially made a country?
100
They had the highest population and the most representatives in Confederation, therefore, they had a huge voice in Confederation and could get just about anything they wanted done.
Why did Canada West join Confederation?
200
He was a politician who was completely against Confederation and everything Macdonald and Cartier stood for, but completely changed his views when he traveled to Britain and saw how little they cared about Canada.
Who was George Brown?
200
It caused thousands of Irishmen to travel to Canada, many dying on the way.
What is the Irish potato famine?
200
John A. Macdonald wanted these as a way to travel across Canada.
What are Railways?
200
September 1, 1864
When did the Charlottetown Conference start?
200
The railways were very important to them, and they were right in the path of the Fenians. Also, they voted with Canada West, who was very supportive of Confederation.
Why did Canada East join Confederation?
300
He was a lawyer in his early life, but gave up law and ran for office in 1848. He was also a good friend of John A. Macdonald, and the Minister of Militia and Defense.
Who is George Etienne Cartier?
300
This was a major event in the U.S.A. from 1861-1865. Canada wanted to step in, but were warned that this would mean war.
What was the American Civil War?
300
Up until 1846, Canada had favoured trade with Britain. In 1846, however, Britain ended the preference that caused a lot of pressure financially on Canada.
What was trouble with trade?
300
October 10, 1864
When did the Quebec Conference start?
300
The railroads across Canada wouldn't help them because they are an island. The Fenians and the threat of an American takeover don't apply to them because they aren't near the border. If someone were to attack them, the British Navy (which is second to none) will protect them. Therefore, if they joined, they would have to help pay for things that wouldn't benefit them.
Why didn't P.E.I. join?
400
He was a delegate at the Quebec Conference, and was against Confederation until 1866, when he started to support it.
Who was Robert Barry Dickey?
400
Joseph How started these letters against Confederation on January 11, 1865.
What were the Botheration Letters?
400
The Canadians were afraid of this, and they thought that a united country could better hold it off.
What is the American takeover?
400
September 9, 1864
When did the Charlottetown Conference end?
400
The threat of an American invasion loomed over their heads, and they thought a united country could better hold off such attacks. They were also huge supporters of the Intercolonial Railway, that would link all the colonies across Canada.
Why did New Brunswick join Confederation?
500
He grew up in Ireland, but left in 1842, and was the Minister of Agriculture, Immigration, and Statistics.
Who is Thomas D'Arcy McGee?
500
This business was started in 1856, and was a huge success. However, it was very expensive, so only politicians and rich folk could afford to use it.
What is Notman's Camera?
500
Britain started to feel that maintaining the colonies cost too much money, so when confederation was proposed to them, they were more than happy to loosen their hold.
What were the changes in British attitudes?
500
October 27, 1864
When did the Quebec Conference end?
500
They had a strong anti-Confederation movement led by merchants, who said they would be taxed heavily if they joined Confederation. On top of this, the railroad didn't help them any, since they are island, which also meant that the Fenians didn't pose any threat to them.
Why didn't Newfoundland join Confederation?