Canada Flashcards

1
Q

Canada and US

A

Became British in 1764 but still had a substantial french population
US attempted to conquer the north after 1776
Both natives and french preferred the British over US
Another failed invasion in 1815

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Demographic shift in Canada

A

Immigration of 40-60,000 English loyalists from the US
Population majority went from french in 18th c to English in mid-19th
Created tensions

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Constitutional Act

A

1791
Division of Quebec to accomodate new english speakers
Upper Canada (Ontario): english
Lower Canada (Quebec): French

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Rebellions of 1837

A

Occurred in both upper and lower canada, inspired by the US
Both were motivated by a shared goal of responsible government
Britain responded to this w diplomacy rather than violence (Durham report)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Durham Report

A

1839
Detection of 2 problems:
- Ethnic conflict between French and English
- Representation of the people
Solved by:
- 1840 act of union: created a united province of Canada that also encouraged immigration from Britain
- Giving power to a legislative assembly (beginning of responsible government)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Responsible government

A

Definition: governments that are responsible to a parliament rather than to the monarch

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Responsible Government in Canada

A

Started in Nova Scotia in 1848
Province of Canada in 1849
Ended w Newfoundland in 1855

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Dominion

A

Autonomous polity under British sovereignty

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Dominion of Canada

Constitution act

A

United canada (1840): impractical
Constitution act of 1867:
- 3 colonies formed into 4 provinces: Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

New provinces

5

A

British Columbia, Prince Edward Island, Yukon and Sasketchewan & Alberta: 1871-1905

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly