Confederation History
In what year did the Confederation of Canada come into existence?
1867
Name the first big Conference of the Confederation Project.
Charlottetown Conference in Prince Edward Island
Which province was once known as Canada West?
Ontario
Which Europeans mainly along the St. Lawrence River
The French
First to Italian sailor to come to America in 1492
Christopher Colombus
Where did the Charlottetown conference take place?
Prince Edward Island
Name the second big Conference of the Confederation Project.
Quebec Conference in Quebec City
Which province was once known as Canada East?
Québec
Which Europeans mainly settled around the Hudson Bay area, Atlantic coast, and later Ontario?
The British
Second Italian sailor to come to America in 1497. He sailed for the British crown.
John Cabot.
What was the official name given to Canada by the British North America Act
Dominion of Canada
Where was the thirst conference held to talk about the union between the British North American colonies?
London, England
What is the third letter of the indigenous word Jacques Cartier misunderstood and wrote as Canada?
"n" as in Kanata.
Which community had a strong connection to the land?
The Indigenous people
Original name of John Cabot in Italian
Giovanni Caboto
List THREE problems the colonies faced before Confederation
Fear of American Attack
Money Problems: Building railroads was very expensive. One colony couldn't afford it alone. Together, they could share the costs.
Trade Troubles: It was hard to trade goods between the colonies because each had different rules. A united country would make trade easier.
Political Deadlock: In the United Colony of Canada (Canada West and Canada East together), the government couldn't agree on anything. They needed a new system.
During which conference was the British North America Act written?
London Conference (December 1866) - London, England
Canada's oldest company, founded in 1670.
Hudson's Bay Company
these explorers who had a strong connection with the Ocean. According to the Legend, there were the first to explore Canada. There were mainly from three countries. Can you name them?
Who had 5 men who went with Indigenous people during his second voyage (1577) and never returned?
Martin Frobisher
What were the original four provinces?
Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick
1864, 1864, 1867
This word that refers to the Confederacy traditionally known as the Iroquois Confederacy. It rhymes with: "Oh No show knee!". What word is it? Spell it to your teacher!
Haudenosaunee
Which activity starting with the letter "F"—not related to fur—was one of the main activities for Indigenous peoples like the Haudenosaunee?
Farming
Which European country sponsored Christopher Colombus' expedition?
Spain