History: The Conferences of Confederation Review

What was the main goal of the Great Coalition of 1864?

• To expand the British Empire

• To unify Canada (Confederation)

• To establish a new monarchy

• To create a trade alliance with the United States

Who were the key figures in the Great Coalition of 1864?

• Sir John A. Macdonald, George Brown, George Etienne Cartier

• William Lyon Mackenzie, Louis Riel, Thomas D'Arcy McGee

• Pierre Trudeau, Lester B. Pearson, John Diefenbaker

• Alexander Mackenzie, Robert Borden, Arthur Meighen

What is the definition of Confederation?

• Uniting multiple colonies as a single country governed by a central government.

• Dividing a single country into multiple colonies with separate governments.

• Establishing a monarchy to rule over multiple colonies.

• Creating a federation of independent states with no central government.

What were some of the activities involved in the process of Confederation?

• Wars and battles

• Conferences, meetings, and debates

• Trade agreements and treaties

• Exploration and colonization

Who were the participants of the Charlottetown Conference?

• The Maritime colonies (PEI, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia)

• The Western provinces (Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba)

• The Central provinces (Ontario and Quebec)

• The Northern territories (Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut)

Why was Newfoundland not invited to the Charlottetown Conference?

• It was too far removed geographically.

• It was not politically aligned.

• It was too small in population.

• It was already part of Canada.

Who attended the Charlottetown Conference from the Canadas?

• Sir John A. Macdonald

• George Brown

• Alexander Mackenzie

• Wilfrid Laurier

What was the outcome of the Charlottetown Conference for the Maritime colonies?

• They agreed to join with the Canadas.

• They decided to remain independent.

• They formed a new alliance with Newfoundland.

• They postponed any decision.

Where did Conference #2 take place?

• Toronto

• Quebec

• Montreal

• Ottawa

What was the main focus of the discussions in Quebec?

• The main features of Canada's government

• The design of a new flag

• The location of the capital city

• The national anthem