Confederation

In Canada West, the English wanted "Representation by Population" because that would give them more seats and more power in the Legislative Assembly.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Canada East & Canada West considered Confederation because of which condition(s)?

• The need to defend North America.

• Trade partners were changing.

• Inability to make decisions due to political deadlock.

• All of the above.

Federalism means...

• Having an equal number of seats in the Legislative Assembly

• Having a central government and small provincial governments to make decisions.

• The governor has all the power.

• None of the above.

French Canadiens did not like the idea of federalism as it would not give them any control over matters that affected them directly.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Why did some of the Maritime colonies not want to join Confederation?

• They had thriving economies and didn't see the need for Confederation.

• They were isolated from the larger colonies.

• They were small and felt like they would have little influence in decisions.

• All of the above.

The Reciprocity Agreement allowed for free trade between the colonies in British North America and the U.S.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following was a deciding factor for many colonies to join Confederation?

• More trading opportunities with other countries.

• Pressure from Britain.

• The promise of a railway.

• Protection from American invasion.

New technologies related to coal, iron and steel made some Maritime colonies consider Confederation as the era of wind, wood and sail was coming to an end.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The Dominion of Canada was formed on which day?

• July 1, 1876

• July 1, 1867

• July 4, 1867

• July 1, 1967

Which colonies said "yes" to Confederation?

• Canada East, Canada West, Nova Scotia & P.E.I.

• Canada East, Canada West, Newfoundland & P.E.I.

• Canada West, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland & New Brunswick

• Canada East, Canada West, Nova Scotia & New Brunswick