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For our purposes in class, we can think of confederation as uniting political parties to create _____ _____ country.
For our purposes in class, we can think of confederation as uniting political parties to create _____ _____ country.
one, unified
Schools before confederation had one ______, one ______, all of the classes in 1 classroom...
Schools before confederation had one ______, one ______, all of the classes in 1 classroom...
building, teacher
... and no ______ (everyone had to ______).
... and no ______ (everyone had to ______).
buses, walk
Food came from 2 sources: Food you ______ and Food you ______.
Food came from 2 sources: Food you ______ and Food you ______.
What were the 3 main types of meat consumed before confederation?
What were the 3 main types of meat consumed before confederation?
What were the 3 main types of crops grown before confederation?
What were the 3 main types of crops grown before confederation?
Most structures were originally made out of ______, but started to transition to ______ buildings.
Most structures were originally made out of ______, but started to transition to ______ buildings.
People took pride in the construction of a new building because it showed 3 things: ______, ______, and ______ in their city.
People took pride in the construction of a new building because it showed 3 things: ______, ______, and ______ in their city.
More buildings and more population led to more ______.
More buildings and more population led to more ______.
Cities responded [to increased crime] by building ______, ______, and ______.
Cities responded [to increased crime] by building ______, ______, and ______.
Pre Confederation, the ______ passed many laws to claim the land as property of the ______.
Pre Confederation, the ______ passed many laws to claim the land as property of the ______.
In simpler terms, ______ tried to own all of the ______ in Canada.
In simpler terms, ______ tried to own all of the ______ in Canada.
The goal was to ______ the different Indigenous groups.
The goal was to ______ the different Indigenous groups.
Government would offer things like ______, ______, and ______ if they abandon their lifestyles and adopt a ______ life style.
Government would offer things like ______, ______, and ______ if they abandon their lifestyles and adopt a ______ life style.
From which two countries did Canada adopt models for its government system?
From which two countries did Canada adopt models for its government system?
What were two ideas adopted from the American system for Canada's government?
What were two ideas adopted from the American system for Canada's government?
In the adopted federal system, the provincial government had more power than the federal government.
In the adopted federal system, the provincial government had more power than the federal government.
What aspect showed Canada remained part of the British Empire even after adopting its government model?
What aspect showed Canada remained part of the British Empire even after adopting its government model?
How was representation determined in the Canadian House of Commons?
How was representation determined in the Canadian House of Commons?
List three rights guaranteed to French Canadians in the new government structure.
List three rights guaranteed to French Canadians in the new government structure.
What was a major pro for Canada East (Quebec) joining Confederation?
What was a major pro for Canada East (Quebec) joining Confederation?
What was a major con for Canada East (Quebec) joining Confederation?
What was a major con for Canada East (Quebec) joining Confederation?
What was a major pro for Canada West (Ontario) joining Confederation?
What was a major pro for Canada West (Ontario) joining Confederation?
What was a perceived con for Canada West (Ontario) joining Confederation?
What was a perceived con for Canada West (Ontario) joining Confederation?
What was a major pro for PEI joining Confederation?
What was a major pro for PEI joining Confederation?
What was a major con for PEI joining Confederation?
What was a major con for PEI joining Confederation?
What was a major pro for Nova Scotia joining Confederation?
What was a major pro for Nova Scotia joining Confederation?
What was a major con for Nova Scotia joining Confederation?
What was a major con for Nova Scotia joining Confederation?
What was a major pro for New Brunswick joining Confederation?
What was a major pro for New Brunswick joining Confederation?
What was a major con for New Brunswick joining Confederation?
What was a major con for New Brunswick joining Confederation?
What was a major pro for Newfoundland considering Confederation?
What was a major pro for Newfoundland considering Confederation?
What was a major con for Newfoundland considering Confederation?
What was a major con for Newfoundland considering Confederation?
Flashcards
Confederation
Confederation
Uniting political parties to create one unified country.
Schools before Confederation
Schools before Confederation
One building, one teacher, all classes in one classroom, and no buses.
Sources of Food
Sources of Food
Hunting and growing food.
Main Types of Meat
Main Types of Meat
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Main Types of Crops
Main Types of Crops
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Building Materials
Building Materials
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Pride in New Buildings
Pride in New Buildings
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City Issues
City Issues
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The Crown's Land Claims
The Crown's Land Claims
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Goal for Indigenous Groups
Goal for Indigenous Groups
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Government Offers
Government Offers
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Government System Branches
Government System Branches
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Legislative Branch
Legislative Branch
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Senate Composition
Senate Composition
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House of Commons Composition
House of Commons Composition
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Government Systems Adoption
Government Systems Adoption
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British relations.
British relations.
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Canadas central parliament
Canadas central parliament
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East canada pros and cons
East canada pros and cons
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West canada pros
West canada pros
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Study Notes
Life in Canada Before 1867
- Confederation involved uniting political parties to create one unified country
School
- Schools before confederation had one building and one teacher
- All classes were in one classroom
- There were no buses, so everyone had to walk
Food
- Food came from two sources: hunting and growing
- The three main types of meat were bison, caribou, and fish
- The three main types of crops were corn, beans, and squash
City Life
- Most structures were originally made out of wood, but began transitioning to stone buildings
- People took pride in new construction, which showed growth, development, and promise of progress in their city
- Increased buildings and population led to more crime
- Cities responded by building prisons, shelters, and asylums
Indigenous Populations
- Before confederation, the Crown passed laws to claim land as property of the Crown
- England tried to own all of the land in Canada
- The goal was to civilize the different Indigenous groups
- The government offered Indigenous people land, money, and education if they abandoned their lifestyles and adopted a civilized lifestyle
Government System
- Has three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial
- The legislative branch is called Parliament
- Parliament includes the Senate and the House of Commons
- The upper chamber (Senate) has 105 senators appointed by the Governor General to represent regions of the country
- The lower chamber (House of Commons) has 338 members elected to represent the people from their district
Adopting Government Models
- Canada adopted models from the British and American government systems
- Two ideas came from the American federal and provincial system
- The federal government had more power than the provincial governments
- Three ideas came from the British
- Canada was still part of the British Empire, but Britain made international decisions
- Similar parliament style with a House of Commons made up of elected people
- Elections into the House of Commons are based on popularity
French-Canadian Rights
- The French were able to keep their own province (Quebec), language, schools, religion, and civil law
- Both Roman Catholic and Protestant schools were guaranteed
- Both French and English would be used in central Parliament
History Test: Pros and Cons of Confederation
Canada East
- Pro: Intercolonial railway and increased trade
- Con: Risk of losing French culture to the English-speaking population
Canada West
- Pro: Independence from Britain
- Con: Would have to learn French
Prince Edward Island
- Pro: Debt would be paid off by Canada East and West
- Con: Lack of representation due to a small population
Nova Scotia
- Pro: Canada's navy could protect the coast
- Con: Scared to upset the USA, a big trading power
New Brunswick
- Pro: Intercolonial Railway would increase trade
- Con: Lack of representation due to a small population
Newfoundland
- Pro: Good military protection
- Con: Lack of representation due to a small population
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