The Confederation

What does Confederation mean?

• It means to join provinces to make a new country.

• It means to run for a political position.

• It means to change the country's power structure.

• It means a political conflict.

When was Confederation in Canada?

• 1282

• 1654

• 1792

• 1867

Where was the first conference held?

• Toronto
• Charlottetown
• London
• Quebec

Who was Canada's first Prime minister?

• Donald Trump

• Justin Trudeau

• John A Macdonald

• Sir Wilfrid Laurier

What was a key (important) element of the Confederation?

• Taxes

• Railroad

• Fishing

Which four provinces first joined confederation?

• Ontario, Quebec, Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island

• Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island

• Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland

• Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick

1. Which two groups or colonies did NOT join during the formation of the Confederation?

• Nova Scotia & Newfoundland

• New Brunswick and PEI

• British Columbia & Canada East

• Newfoundland and Alberta

How was power divided after the Confederation?

• Upper and Lower Canada

• Canada and the USA

• Federal and Provincial

• Provincial and Municipal

Select ALL the Provincial Powers from the following:

• Military/Defence

• Post

• Education

• Health/Hospitals

• Natural Resources

Select ALL the Federal powers from those listed:

• Military/Defence

• Money/Finance

• Education

• Post

• Hospitals