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What was the primary language spoken in Canada East after confederation?
What was the primary language spoken in Canada East after confederation?
Canada West primarily had a population that spoke French.
Canada West primarily had a population that spoke French.
False
Name one primary economic resource of Canada East.
Name one primary economic resource of Canada East.
Lumber
New Brunswick is the only ______ province in Canada.
New Brunswick is the only ______ province in Canada.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Which individual was a part of the great Coalition and helped lead to confederation in Canada East?
Which individual was a part of the great Coalition and helped lead to confederation in Canada East?
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Canada West prospered despite a worldwide economic depression.
Canada West prospered despite a worldwide economic depression.
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What event significantly impacted the representation of Canada West in political matters?
What event significantly impacted the representation of Canada West in political matters?
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Which provinces originally joined to form Canada during the Confederation on July 1, 1867?
Which provinces originally joined to form Canada during the Confederation on July 1, 1867?
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The Confederation occurred on July 1, 1870.
The Confederation occurred on July 1, 1870.
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What was one major economic benefit of Confederation related to infrastructure?
What was one major economic benefit of Confederation related to infrastructure?
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The Confederation aimed to create a united and secure country to defend against the threat of American ______.
The Confederation aimed to create a united and secure country to defend against the threat of American ______.
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Match the reasons for Confederation with their explanations:
Match the reasons for Confederation with their explanations:
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What was a direct result of the Cancellation of the Reciprocity Treaty for the British North American colonies?
What was a direct result of the Cancellation of the Reciprocity Treaty for the British North American colonies?
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The primary goal of Confederation was to establish independence from the British Empire.
The primary goal of Confederation was to establish independence from the British Empire.
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Name the two divisions that resulted from the political deadlock in the province of Canada.
Name the two divisions that resulted from the political deadlock in the province of Canada.
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What were the main industries of Nova Scotia?
What were the main industries of Nova Scotia?
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Joseph Howe successfully withdrew Nova Scotia from Canada.
Joseph Howe successfully withdrew Nova Scotia from Canada.
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Which important conference was held in Prince Edward Island?
Which important conference was held in Prince Edward Island?
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Newfoundland primarily consists of English speaking people, Mi’kmaq, __________, and Acadian descendants.
Newfoundland primarily consists of English speaking people, Mi’kmaq, __________, and Acadian descendants.
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Match the provinces to their major industries:
Match the provinces to their major industries:
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Which colony joined Canada in 1873?
Which colony joined Canada in 1873?
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The fur trade was a major industry in Rupert’s Land.
The fur trade was a major industry in Rupert’s Land.
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Who was the Metis leader that led the Red River Rebellion?
Who was the Metis leader that led the Red River Rebellion?
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The first inhabitants of Prince Edward Island were the __________.
The first inhabitants of Prince Edward Island were the __________.
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Match the Indigenous leaders to their actions:
Match the Indigenous leaders to their actions:
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What territory was primarily used to support the Canadian Pacific Railway?
What territory was primarily used to support the Canadian Pacific Railway?
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British Columbia entered the Dominion of Canada before the completion of the transcontinental railway.
British Columbia entered the Dominion of Canada before the completion of the transcontinental railway.
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What was a significant impact of European contact on Indigenous peoples in Canada?
What was a significant impact of European contact on Indigenous peoples in Canada?
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Representatives from Newfoundland decided __________ to join Canada during confederation.
Representatives from Newfoundland decided __________ to join Canada during confederation.
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Study Notes
History of Confederation
- Confederation was the process of uniting British colonies in North America to create Canada.
- It happened on July 1, 1867.
- The original provinces were Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia.
- The outcome was a federal system of government with shared power between the federal and provincial levels.
Reasons for Confederation
- Railway: A transcontinental railway was seen as crucial for development and connecting the country. Building it alone would be costly and expensive, but if the colonies combined, they could generate more taxes to pay debts as they grew.
- Changing British Attitudes: Britain's views of British North America (BNA) changed, perceiving less value in it. Britain did however encourage confederation to make Canada self-sufficient while remaining loyal to the British empire.
- Threat of American Invasion: The US was rich and powerful, and expansionist. A strong united BNA would possess a stronger defence against a potential US attack.
- Political Deadlock: The colonies had differing interests, and political deadlock caused by conflicting bills and disagreements prevented effective governance and passage of new laws. Confederation united provinces and created separate regional provinces allowing greater autonomy. This alleviated deadlock.
- Cancellation of Reciprocity Treaty: The free trade agreement between the BNA colonies and the USA was canceled, and the colonies perceived that joining together would improve prosperity and free trade amongst themselves without excessive reliance on the US.
Important Conferences
- Charlottetown Conference: A pivotal meeting taking place in Charlottetown, that laid groundwork for future events
- Quebec Conference: Another major assembly that helped to finalize the plans.
Important Territories and Provinces
- Rupert's Land (and the Hudson's Bay Company): A large territory bought to form part of Canada. Hudson's Bay Company owned the land. Much of present-day northern Canada. The fur trade industry was significant.
- Northwest Territories: A distinct territory encompassing land regions of Northern Canada, bought along with Rupert's land
- British Columbia & Vancouver Island: The merger of colonies to form part of British Columbia. Their entrance was contingent on the building of a transcontinental railway.
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Explore the key events and reasons behind the unification of British colonies in North America leading to the formation of Canada on July 1, 1867. This quiz covers the original provinces, motivations such as the transcontinental railway, British attitudes, and external threats. Test your knowledge about this pivotal moment in Canadian history.
