Challenges Faced by British North American Colonies

What process occurred to allow for the formation of The Dominion of Canada?

• A series of conferences

• A war for independence

• A revolution against British rule

• A peaceful negotiation

What were the political problems faced by the colonies after the Act of Union?

• Two-party system

• Ministerial responsibility

• Proportional representation

• All of the above

Which territories and colonies did Britain hold in North America?

• Northwest Territory and Rupert's Land

• Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick

• Canada

• All of the above

What was the two-party system in the colonies?

• A system with two political parties

• A system with two branches of government

• A system with two levels of government

• A system with two voting systems

What was the challenge of ministerial instability?

• The government had less than a year to accomplish its goals

• The government frequently changed due to elections

• The government lacked support from the British Crown

• The government faced opposition from the USA

What is proportional representation?

• A political system where the number of members elected is proportional to the population

• A system where each colony has equal representation

• A system where the government is responsible for external affairs

• A system where the government is formed by a majority party

Why did Upper Canada want a change in representation?

• To have more representatives in the government

• To protect their language and culture

• To strengthen their relationship with Lower Canada

• To gain control over external affairs