Confederation of Canada
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What was Sir John A. Macdonald's preferred model for the union?

  • Legislative union (correct)
  • Unitary system
  • Confederation of provinces
  • Federal union
  • Why did Sir John A. Macdonald prefer a legislative union over a federal union?

  • To establish a strong Parliament with major legislative powers
  • To give each province sovereign powers
  • Due to the failed American federal system
  • To gain the support of Quebec and the Maritime colonies (correct)
  • What was George Étienne Cartier's view on maintaining diversity in the new country?

  • Base it on a particular ancestry or religion
  • Ignore the concept of nationality
  • Create a political nationality (correct)
  • Establish a homogeneous society
  • What was essential for George Étienne Cartier for the formation of Canada?

    <p>A federal system with provincial powers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How was the British North America Act, 1867 established?

    <p>Based on Quebec City's 72 resolutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the main reasons some people in Canada West looked to a larger union?

    <p>To address political problems in governing the Province of Canada</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was creating a larger domestic market important in 1866 for British North American colonies?

    <p>To reduce reliance on the United States for exports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What security concerns prompted the discussion of uniting the British North American colonies?

    <p>Threats from the Fenians and American invasion fears</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did some see a union of British North American colonies as beneficial for better defense?

    <p>To defend against potential American invasion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who proposed the idea that finally initiated the process of uniting the British North American colonies?

    <p>George Brown</p> Signup and view all the answers

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