SS 7 10.3 - Two New Provinces in the West

What is the main difference between a province and a territory in Canada?

• A) A province has less power to govern itself than a territory.

• B) A territory owns its lands, while a province does not.

• C) A province owns its lands, while a territory does not.

• D) There is no difference; both have the same power and land ownership.

Which has less power to govern itself?

• A) A province

• B) A territory

• C) Both have equal power

• D) Neither; they are governed by the city councils

What city was made the capital of the Northwest Territories (NWT)?

• Ottawa

• Vancouver

• Regina

• Edmonton

In what year did the council get replaced with a Legislative Assembly of 22 members?

• 1887

• 1888

• 1897

• 1901

Who was leading the government in the Northwest Territories before elected members replaced appointed members?

• Prime Minister

• President

• Lieutenant-Governor

• Mayor

When did the Northwest Territories (NWT) gain full responsible government?

• 1888

• 1897

• 1901

• 1912

How many seats were given to the NWT in the federal House of Commons in 1887?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

Why did the population of the NWT want the same status as people in the provinces?

• They wanted to be part of Canada.

• They wanted to collect taxes to pay for things they needed.

• They wanted to join the United States.

• They wanted responsible government.

What was putting pressure on local services in the NWT?

• The departure of many residents.

• The arrival of so many newcomers.

• The establishment of responsible government.

• The division of powers and ownership of resources.

What were the people in the NWT wanting to decide about their territory?

• Whether or not to join Canada.

• Whether or not they should become a province.

• How to divide powers and ownership of resources.

• How to establish minority rights.