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WorksheetsCanadian Confederation Notes 1
Total questions: 51
Worksheet time: 26mins
The original colonies of Canada were:
Canada West
Canada East
Alberta
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Which is NOT an original colony of Canada
Prince Edward Islands
Toronto
Newfoundland
British Columbia
What makes this statement wrong?
The order of trade partners the Colonies would trade is:
Britain first, America second, French third, colonies last.
Britain first
America second
French third
Colonies last
What new technology is taking over the advanced world?
(a)
This brings about a new age or era for humanity known as the:
Albertan Age
Industrial Age
Agricultural Age
Railway Age
True or False
How do trains work with coal?
First the FIRE boils the WATER in a metal housing creating STEAM. The PRESSURE is so powerful that it then PUSHES big pistons that move the wheels of the TRAIN.
True
False
Frederick’s Letter:
What was the city life like?
Big and busy, lots to do
Paid more, dangerous but adventure
Bad and dangerous, polluted, don’t care about injury
Frederick’s Letter:
What was factory life like?
Big and busy, lots to do
Paid more, dangerous but adventure
Bad and dangerous, polluted, don’t care about injury
John’s Letter:
What was city and factory life like?
Big and busy, lots to do
Paid more, dangerous but adventure
Bad and dangerous, polluted, don’t care about injury
Is Western Canada the biggest colony?
Yes for the people, 2nd for the land
Yes for the land, 2nd for the people
Yes for the people, 1st for the land
It isn’t a colony
Is Eastern Canada the biggest colony?
Yes for the people, 2nd for the land
Yes for the land, 2nd for the people
Yes for the people, 1st for the land
It isn’t a colony
How is Western Canada’s relationship like with the parent nation of United Kingdom?
It was like a Great Britain 2.0
They had a bad relationship
There were many wars between them
It became independent from Britain
How is Eastern Canada’s relationship like with the parent nation France and its Canadian neighbors?
It was like a Great Britain 2.0
They had a bad relationship
There were many wars between them
Not good with France. And suspicious
How is Nova Scotia’s relationship like with Europe and its North American neighbours?
It was like a Great Britain 2.0
Not good with England. Friendly but very independent
There were many wars between them
Not good with France. And suspicious
How is Prince Edward Island’s relationship like with Europe and its North American neighbours?
It was like a Paris 2.0
Not good with England. Friendly but very independent
Pretty good with England and Canada, but a bit suspicious of USA
Not good with France. And suspicious of other Canadian colonies
How is Newfoundland’s relationship like with Europe and its North American neighbours?
It was like a Paris 2.0
Not good with England. Friendly but very independent
Pretty good with England, very arrogant and superior over neighbours
Not good with France. And suspicious of other Canadian colonies
What does Western Canada bring to the table?
Lumber, Iron, Industry, Farming
Lumber, Coal, Farms, Market and Industry
Great lumber, Farmland, Safe ports, Furs
Coal, Iron, Ports, Old forts
What does Eastern Canada bring to the table?
Lumber, Iron, Industry, Farming
Lumber, Coal, Farms, Market and Industry
Great lumber, Farmland, Safe ports, Furs
Coal, Iron, Ports, Old forts
What does New Brunswick bring to the table?
Lumber, Iron, Industry, Farming
Lumber, Coal, Farms, Market and Industry
Great lumber, Farmland, Safe ports, Furs
Coal, Iron, Ports, Old forts
What does Nova Scotia bring to the table?
Lumber, Iron, Industry, Farming
Lumber, Coal, Farms, Market and Industry
Great lumber, Farmland, Safe ports, Furs
Coal, Iron, Ports, Old forts
What does Nova Scotia bring to the table?
Rich Soil, Shallow Fishing, Defense of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia
Lumber, Coal, Farms, Market and Industry
Coal, Iron, Fishing, Big Ports
Coal, Iron, Ports, Old forts
What does Newfoundland bring to the table?
Rich Soil, Shallow Fishing, Defense of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia
Lumber, Coal, Farms, Market and Industry
Coal, Iron, Fishing, Big Ports
Coal, Iron, Ports, Old forts
How is Western Canada in terms of defense?
Longest Army, Battle proven-1812
Old forts, Strong but surrounded, 2nd biggest army
Very bad defenses
Very good due to island, strong army and good navy
How is Eastern Canada in terms of defense?
Longest Army, Battle proven-1812
Old forts, Strong but surrounded, 2nd biggest army
Very bad defenses
Very good due to island, strong army and good navy
How is New Brunswick in terms of defense?
Longest Army, Battle proven-1812
Old forts, Strong but surrounded, 2nd biggest army
Very bad defenses
Very good due to island, strong army and good navy
How is Nova Scotia in terms of defense?
Longest Army, Battle proven-1812
Old forts, Strong but surrounded, 2nd biggest army
Very bad defenses
Very good due to island, strong army and good navy
How is Prince Edward Islands in terms of defense?
Longest Army, Battle proven-1812
Old forts, Strong but surrounded, 2nd biggest army
An Island, but not good
Very good due to island, strong army and good navy
How is Newfoundland in terms of defense?
Island of rock and cliffs with defensive harbours
Old forts, Strong but surrounded, 2nd biggest army
An Island, but not good
Very good due to island, strong army and good navy
Where is Western Canada geographically?
East of Ontario and West of Maritimes
Full of Aboriginal Tribes
Gateway to West
Beside Quebec, Nova Scotia, and above USA
Where is Eastern Canada geographically?
East of Ontario and West of Maritimes
Full of Aboriginal Tribes
Gateway to West
Beside Quebec, Nova Scotia, and above USA
Where is New Brunswick geographically?
East of Ontario and West of Maritimes
Full of Aboriginal Tribes
Gateway to West
Beside Quebec, Nova Scotia, and above USA
Where is Nova Scotia geographically?
East of Ontario and West of Maritimes
East with New Brunswick and below Newfoundland
Gateway to West
Beside Quebec, Nova Scotia, and above USA
Where is Prince Edward Islands geographically?
East of Ontario and West of Maritimes
East with New Brunswick and below Newfoundland
Above New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, below Newfoundland
Beside Quebec, Nova Scotia, and above USA
Where is Newfoundland geographically?
Farthest East and on Atlantic
East with New Brunswick and below Newfoundland
Above New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, below Newfoundland
Beside Quebec, Nova Scotia, and above USA
What does Western Canada fear?
Britain taking everything
USA taking everything
Becoming Anglofied
Being ruled over by a non-Nova Scotian
What does Eastern Canada fear?
Britain taking everything
USA taking everything
Becoming Anglofied
Being ruled over by a non-Nova Scotian
What does New Brunswick fear?
Being taken over by USA
USA taking everything
Being taken over by Britain
Being ruled over by a Frenchman
What does Nova Scotia fear?
Being taken over by USA
Being ruled over by a non-Nova Scotian
Being taken over by Britain
Being ruled over by a Frenchman
What does Prince Edward Island fear?
Being taken over by USA
Being left out of the bigger things regarding Canada and USA
Being taken over by Britain
Being ruled over by a Frenchman
What does Newfoundland fear?
Being taken over by USA
Being left out of the bigger things regarding Canada and USA
Being taken over by Britain
Losing economy, stuck in wars and losing money
How does Western Canada feel about the idea of Confederation?
Not a big fan
Absolutely loves it
Doesn’t care for it
Likes a big Canada and a Maritime Union
How does Eastern Canada feel about the idea of Confederation?
Not a big fan
Absolutely loves it
Doesn’t care for it
Likes a big Canada and a Maritime Union
How does New Brunswick feel about the idea of Confederation?
Likes a Maritime Union: NF, NS, PEI, and NB
Wants to take over NF, NS, PEI, and NB
Doesn’t care for it
Likes a big Canada and a Maritime Union
How does Nova Scotia feel about the idea of Confederation?
Likes a Maritime Union: NF, NS, PEI, and NB
Not big fans: 40% Support, 60% Against
Mostly Fans: 60% Support, 40% Against
Likes a big Canada and a Maritime Union
How does Prince Edward Island feel about the idea of Confederation?
Likes a Maritime Union: NF, NS, PEI, and NB
Not big fans: 40% Support, 60% Against
Mostly Fans: 60% Support, 40% Against
Likes a big Canada and a Maritime Union
How does Newfoundland feel about the idea of Confederation?
Don’t care for it
Not big fans: 40% Support, 60% Against
Mostly Fans: 60% Support, 40% Against
Likes a big Canada and a Maritime Union
Who are New Brunswick’s closest friends?
England and French
America and other Canadian colonies
Quebec and Nova Scotia
Newfoundland and Ontario
What is New Brunswick’s economy like?
Bad since they have nothing to trade
Pretty good, Boom and bust with lumber
Pretty good since they sell a lot of fish
Bad since they compete with the local Indians
Is Nova Scotia a small colony or a strong colony
Small colony
Strong colony
Small but strong
Big but weak
Is Prince Edward Islands a small colony or a strong colony?
Small colony
Strong colony
Small but strong
Small and weak
Is Newfoundland and Labrador a small colony or a strong colony?
Small colony
Strong colony
Small but strong
Small and weak
