Establishment of Responsible Government
What year was "Responsible Government" officially established in Newfoundland?
1855
Which two religious groups, mentioned in the animation, had such a deep religious divide that they caused election riots?
Protestants and Catholics
What did Canada offer to Newfoundland that Newfoundland refused?
A part in the new Canada Dominion
What government did Newfoundland have before Responsible Government was established?
Representative Government
What might have been the result of the conflicts following the establishment of "Responsible Government" if they weren't resolved?
Societal and Government Collapse
How did Newfoundland's leaders resolve the tension between religious groups following the establishment of "Responsible Government"?
They shared (education) funds proportionally between religious groups
What did "Responsible Government" allow Newfoundland to do?
Elect a leader and majority party
What system was implemented in 1864 to resolve conflicts created through self-rule?
Denominational System
Why would Newfoundland refuse Canada's offer in 1867 if they (apparently) ended up joining in 1949?
They originally felt there were no benefits and they weren't willing to give up the freedom they worked so hard for