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What was the primary motivation for John A. Macdonald's attendance at the Charlottetown Conference?
What was the primary motivation for John A. Macdonald's attendance at the Charlottetown Conference?
To advocate for the formation of a unified country.
Besides political discussions, what other notable activities took place during the Charlottetown and Quebec Conferences?
Besides political discussions, what other notable activities took place during the Charlottetown and Quebec Conferences?
Social events attended by wives, daughters, and sisters of the political figures.
What specific benefit were the Maritime provinces seeking to gain from Confederation during the Quebec Conference?
What specific benefit were the Maritime provinces seeking to gain from Confederation during the Quebec Conference?
Access to trade routes and markets.
What were the 'special rights' that Eastern Canada sought during the Quebec Conference, and why were these important?
What were the 'special rights' that Eastern Canada sought during the Quebec Conference, and why were these important?
What was the key desire of Canada West regarding the structure of the central government, and why did they prioritize this?
What was the key desire of Canada West regarding the structure of the central government, and why did they prioritize this?
Explain the structure of the federal government established for the Dominion of Canada and how representation was determined in the lower house.
Explain the structure of the federal government established for the Dominion of Canada and how representation was determined in the lower house.
Which four provinces initially formed the union in the Dominion of Canada?
Which four provinces initially formed the union in the Dominion of Canada?
What was Prince Edward Island's (PEI) specific request during the Quebec Conference?
What was Prince Edward Island's (PEI) specific request during the Quebec Conference?
Why was Newfoundland not included in the Charlottetown Conference discussions about forming a country?
Why was Newfoundland not included in the Charlottetown Conference discussions about forming a country?
Considering the different priorities of the provinces at the Quebec Conference, what was a major challenge in achieving Confederation?
Considering the different priorities of the provinces at the Quebec Conference, what was a major challenge in achieving Confederation?
How did the presence of women at social events during the Charlottetown and Quebec Conferences potentially influence the Confederation process, despite their lack of voting rights?
How did the presence of women at social events during the Charlottetown and Quebec Conferences potentially influence the Confederation process, despite their lack of voting rights?
What was the significance of establishing a lower house in the federal government based on population size?
What was the significance of establishing a lower house in the federal government based on population size?
Explain why access to trade was so important to the Maritime provinces in the context of the Quebec Conference.
Explain why access to trade was so important to the Maritime provinces in the context of the Quebec Conference.
How did the Quebec Conference address the diverse needs and concerns of the various provinces involved in the Confederation discussions?
How did the Quebec Conference address the diverse needs and concerns of the various provinces involved in the Confederation discussions?
What role did the Charlottetown Conference play in setting the stage for the Quebec Conference and the eventual Confederation of Canada?
What role did the Charlottetown Conference play in setting the stage for the Quebec Conference and the eventual Confederation of Canada?
What specific powers or capabilities did advocates of a strong central government, like those from Canada West, hope such a government would possess?
What specific powers or capabilities did advocates of a strong central government, like those from Canada West, hope such a government would possess?
Beyond trade, what other potential economic advantages might the Maritime provinces have hoped to gain from joining Confederation?
Beyond trade, what other potential economic advantages might the Maritime provinces have hoped to gain from joining Confederation?
How might the absence of voting rights for women have shaped the discussions and outcomes of the Charlottetown and Quebec Conferences?
How might the absence of voting rights for women have shaped the discussions and outcomes of the Charlottetown and Quebec Conferences?
Looking at the varying needs of all of the provinces, why was compromise essential to the success of the confederation?
Looking at the varying needs of all of the provinces, why was compromise essential to the success of the confederation?
Why was it important that the first four provinces join the union?
Why was it important that the first four provinces join the union?
Flashcards
Charlottetown Conference
Charlottetown Conference
A conference held in Charlottetown in 1864, where representatives from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island discussed the possibility of forming a union.
John A. Macdonald's Role
John A. Macdonald's Role
He attended the Charlottetown Conference to advocate for the formation of a unified country.
Quebec Conference
Quebec Conference
A conference held in Quebec where provinces met to discuss the specific terms and conditions of the Confederation.
Framework for the Dominion
Framework for the Dominion
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Original Confederation Provinces
Original Confederation Provinces
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Study Notes
- Assessment: Critical Thinking 4/4, Knowledge & Understanding 3.5/4, Application 3.5/4. Overall: 11/12 = 92%
Charlottetown Conference
- Took place in 1864 in Charlottetown, a maritime town in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and PEI
- John A. Macdonald attended with the goal of forming a country
- Newfoundland was not included
- Discussions about the prospects of forming a union occurred
- Involved social events that wives, unmarried daughters, and sisters would attend
- Women didn't have the right to vote but could influence men to include their ideas
The Quebec Conference
- Provinces met in Quebec to discuss the terms and conditions of Confederation
- Maritimes desired access to trades
- They needed a way to transport their merchandise and goods
- Eastern Canada wanted special rights for education, religion and rights
- PEI requested a ferry system
- Canada West aimed for a strong, stable central government capable of making decisions and taking actions
Framework for the Dominion of Canada
- The federal government would consist of two houses, with the lower house based on population size
- The first four provinces to join the union were Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick
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