Canadian Confederation Overview

What was John A. Macdonald's main goal regarding Canadian provinces?

Which provinces were the first to unite as part of Canadian Confederation in 1867?

What land did Macdonald negotiate to have sold to Canada?

What was one challenge Macdonald faced in creating a unified Canada?

What was the outcome of the Confederation established in 1867?

What event marked the beginning of Canadian Confederation?

Which provinces joined Confederation initially?

Which two major cultural groups were present in Canada just before Confederation?

Why did Britain want the Canadian colonies to unite?

Which indigenous groups were present in Canada at the time of Confederation?

What was one significant issue regarding Indigenous peoples during the Confederation discussions?

What does the term 'Confederation' specifically refer to?

Before Confederation, how were the provinces of Canada described?

Confederation

Confederation is the act of uniting different regions under one government.
Canada became a Confederation in 1867, bringing together Canada East (Quebec), Canada West (Ontario), Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick.
Before confederation, the colonies were under British rule but were independent.
The indigenous population was not consulted about laws that would affect them after confederation.

Reasons for Confederation

British colonies struggled to defend themselves from the US following the War of 1812.
Britain needed to spend a lot of money and resources to defend the colonies.
Independence from Britain and unity as a new country was seen as a solution.
Many people in the colonies wanted to separate from Britain.
The colonies wanted to avoid being absorbed by the US.

Key Figures in Confederation

John A. Macdonald was a key figure in Confederation.
Macdonald convinced the British government to sell Rupert's Land and the Northwest Territories.
He negotiated convincing the maritime provinces to join under one government.
He persuaded British Columbia to join even though it was geographically distant.
He ensured he would be the Prime Minister of the new country.
Macdonald convinced colonies not to join the United States.

Result of Confederation

Canada became a country in 1867, uniting Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia.
More provinces joined Canada over time.

Explore the events and key figures surrounding Canada's Confederation in 1867. This quiz covers the reasons for uniting the colonies, the impact on the indigenous population, and notable leaders like John A. Macdonald. Test your knowledge on this pivotal moment in Canadian history.