vocab
Political Deadlock
The inability to decide on a course of action because of disagreement from equally powerful decision makers.
What did Confederation establish and create?
(3 things)
-Rules for Canada, Equality of both French and English Languages, and established a central government as well as provincial governments
What was the original purpose of this conference?
-To unite the 3 maritime provinces
Who were the two leaders that worked together to pass the BNA Act?
-Macdonald and Cartier
Why were the Maritimes important to Britain?
-Their location to Britain was important - they were major trading partners.
Jeopardize
to threaten
What was one of the main problems with Confederation?
-There was no consultation with any First Nations
Which two provinces (from the Conference) did not join?
-PEI and NFL
What items were offered to the Maritimes to get them to join?
-They were offered money to build a railway as well as money for bridges and roads.
Indian
Many First Nations did not like this title. It is used to describe people covered in the Indian Act.
When did Confederation begin
-July 1, 1867
Which Province joined the meetings at the last minute?
-the province of Canada (Canada East/West)
What did the BNA Act allow the government to do? (7 things)
-Government could make laws to protect peace and order, create a federal and provincial government, English and French Language official, Publicly funded schools, Religious rights, Representation by population, pay for railways.
Great Depression
Global economic slowdown between 1929-1939
Why did the political deadlock finally end between Canada East and Canada West?
The delegates were concerned about American Annexation.
What three things did the Federal and Provincial governments share responsibility for (3 items)
-Agriculture, Immigration, and Taxation
World War II
A global war between 1939-1945
Why were Anglophones and people from the Maritimes unsure about joining Confederation?
-They were worried about losing their language, culture and religion that made them unique.
Which Province had no representation at the meeting?
-Newfoundland had no representation at the meeting.
What describe the following things that came with Confederation: Bi-level government, Biculturalism, and Bilingualism
-Gave power to Federal and Provincial governments, head of government was still the British monarch, and made Ottawa the capital.
-Created a partnership between the French and English
-French and English were the official languages.