Canadian Confederation - Ch 8 Review

Which two groups or colonies did not join during the formation of Confederation?

• Nova Scotia & Newfoundland
• New Brunswick and PEI
• British Columbia & Canada East
• Newfoundland and PEI

Which two nations did Confederation acknowledge?

• Britain and France
• Britain the the US
• France and the US
• None of the choices

Which of the following is NOT a reason for PEI to join confederation?

• Canada said it would pay their debts
•  Canada would buy land from absentee landlords
• Britain ordered them to join
• They were offered a ferry to their island

What did "BNA" stand for?

• Beautiful North America
• Blingual Nations Alliance
• British North America
• Bullies Never Argue

What two governments did the BNA act divide power to?

• Upper and Lower Canada
• Canada and the USA
• Federal and Provincial
• Provincial and Municipal

When equally powerful parties can't agree on a course of action, this is known as...

• Mercantilism
• Imperialism
• Colonialism
• Political Deadlock

Who was not involved in Confederation?

• First Nations
• English
• Canadiens
• John A Macdonal

What was a key bargaining tool for Confederation?

• Tax
• Railroad
• Mercantilism

Which colony was the last colony to join Confederation?

• Nova Scotia
• New Brunswick
• Newfoundland
• PEI

How was the U.S. involved in Confederation?

• It supported it from the sidelines
• It supported the railroad
• It was aiming for annexation of western lands