1867 Confederation Flashcards
Why was it hard to pass a law without a party majority?
Because people had different opinions so it was hard to make a majority.
Quatchcan was here…Rawr
What were the names of the Colonies?
Canada East Canada West New Brunswick Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Foundland
Two political parties in Canada East???
Parti Bleu
Parti Rouge
Parties in Canada West?????
Conservative Party
&
Reform Party
Which three parties merged in the great Coalition to pass confederation?
The Reform
Parti Bleu
Parti Rouge
What was the name of the kid of government that would allow Canada to adress problems all across Canada
Federal Union
Who are The Fenians?
Irish Catholics
What is “Rep by Pop”
Number of seats in the legislative assembly by population
What was the belief that America should own all of North America
Manifest Destiny
What is an intercolonial railway?
A railway between Colonies
What would be a good use for an Intercolonial Railway
Troops Trade and Transport
Railway that went bankrupt in 1860’s
The Grand Trunk Railway
Who is the ruler of the earth
Quatchcan.
Duh
What was the treaty in 1865 that got cancelled.
Reciprocity Treaty
No tax on goods for usa and bna trade was which goods
Corn and Wheat
