British North America Act of 1867

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What was unclear about Britain's role in the post-1867 era?

The impact of the new constitution on colonial independence

The status of the former colonies as provinces and colonies at the same time (correct)

The extent of decision-making autonomy for the new federation

The objectives of the so-called 'Fathers of Confederation'

What did the BNA Act of 1867 signal in terms of decision-making autonomy?

Complete colonial independence

Limited decision-making autonomy (correct)

No change in decision-making autonomy

Shared decision-making autonomy

What is debated by historians regarding the BNA Act of 1867?

The objectives of the 'Fathers of Confederation' (correct)

The impact on Indigenous peoples' territories

The significance for the people of the Plains and British Columbia

The status of the former colonies as provinces and colonies

What was captured within the boundaries of the new 'Dominion'?

The ancestral and current territories of Indigenous peoples Signup and view all the answers

What did the people of the Plains and British Columbia believe was underway after the BNA Act?

Uncertainty about their future Signup and view all the answers

What is still unclear to the British North Americans themselves after the BNA Act?

Their own status as provinces and colonies Signup and view all the answers

Which event is described in the passage as more about continuity than change?

Formation of Dominion of Canada in 1867 Signup and view all the answers

What was the District of Keewatin dissolved into?

Northwest Territories Signup and view all the answers

When did Prince Edward Island join the Dominion of Canada?

July 1, 1873 Signup and view all the answers

Which event resulted in the formation of the Yukon Territory?

Formation of Yukon Territory in 1898 Signup and view all the answers

What change occurred on September 1, 1880?

British Arctic Islands join as part of Northwest Territories Signup and view all the answers

When did Newfoundland join the Dominion of Canada?

March 31, 1949 Signup and view all the answers

Which territories were formed on September 1, 1905?

Alberta and Saskatchewan Signup and view all the answers

What change occurred on July 1, 1881?

Manitoba expanded Signup and view all the answers

When did British Columbia join the Dominion of Canada?

July 20, 1871 Signup and view all the answers

What legislation regulated the rights and status of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples after confederation?

The Indian Act of 1876 Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the system of reserves created by the Indian Act?

To replace Indigenous traditional territories with designated reserves Signup and view all the answers

What was the significant change in the number of reserves in Canada from 1871 to 1931?

Increased from 100 to 560 Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Indian Act on the land areas designated as reserves?

They remained under federal government control Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Indian Act on the population of First Nations people in Canada from 1867 to 1931?

Increased from 34,000 to 150,000 Signup and view all the answers

What major event strengthened the relationship between French and English Canadians in Canadian social and cultural history post-confederation?

Post-World War II Signup and view all the answers

Which factor has been a key driver of Canada's economy post-confederation?

Resource-based economic development Signup and view all the answers

What led to the rise of the CCF and the NDP, shaping Canadian politics for decades?

The Great Depression Signup and view all the answers

Which event had a significant impact on Canada's economy post-confederation?

Technological advancements Signup and view all the answers

What characterized Canada's increasing integration into the global economy post-confederation?

Globalization Signup and view all the answers