25 Questions
What was unclear about Britain's role in the post-1867 era?
The status of the former colonies as provinces and colonies at the same time
What did the BNA Act of 1867 signal in terms of decision-making autonomy?
Limited decision-making autonomy
What is debated by historians regarding the BNA Act of 1867?
The objectives of the 'Fathers of Confederation'
What was captured within the boundaries of the new 'Dominion'?
The ancestral and current territories of Indigenous peoples
What did the people of the Plains and British Columbia believe was underway after the BNA Act?
Uncertainty about their future
What is still unclear to the British North Americans themselves after the BNA Act?
Their own status as provinces and colonies
Which event is described in the passage as more about continuity than change?
Formation of Dominion of Canada in 1867
What was the District of Keewatin dissolved into?
Northwest Territories
When did Prince Edward Island join the Dominion of Canada?
July 1, 1873
Which event resulted in the formation of the Yukon Territory?
Formation of Yukon Territory in 1898
What change occurred on September 1, 1880?
British Arctic Islands join as part of Northwest Territories
When did Newfoundland join the Dominion of Canada?
March 31, 1949
Which territories were formed on September 1, 1905?
Alberta and Saskatchewan
What change occurred on July 1, 1881?
Manitoba expanded
When did British Columbia join the Dominion of Canada?
July 20, 1871
What legislation regulated the rights and status of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples after confederation?
The Indian Act of 1876
What was the purpose of the system of reserves created by the Indian Act?
To replace Indigenous traditional territories with designated reserves
What was the significant change in the number of reserves in Canada from 1871 to 1931?
Increased from 100 to 560
What was the impact of the Indian Act on the land areas designated as reserves?
They remained under federal government control
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
What major event strengthened the relationship between French and English Canadians in Canadian social and cultural history post-confederation?
Post-World War II
Which factor has been a key driver of Canada's economy post-confederation?
Resource-based economic development
What led to the rise of the CCF and the NDP, shaping Canadian politics for decades?
The Great Depression
Which event had a significant impact on Canada's economy post-confederation?
Technological advancements
What characterized Canada's increasing integration into the global economy post-confederation?
Globalization
Test your knowledge about the British North America Act (BNA Act) of 1867 and the historical context surrounding its enactment. Explore the debates and uncertainties regarding the new federal union of colonies and its implications for British North Americans.
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