Canada becomes a nation Flashcards
What was talked about at the Charlotte town conference?
The future of the Atlantic coast provinces.
What was the initial goal of the Charlotte town conference?
Maritime Union
Which colony did not attend the Charlotte town conference?
Newfoundland
What conference took place in October 1864?
The Quebec Conference
What types of unions were talked abut at the Quebec Conference?
Legislative
Federal
Why were the power of provinces limited?
The American Revolution
What war showed proof of the usability in the US?
The civil war
What province did the Fenians raid?
New Brunswick
Exact date of confederation
July 1, 1867
The first members of confederation were…
UC, LC, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia
What conference sealed confederation?
The London Conference
The constitution of Canada
BNA Act
The BNA created what?
A constitutional monarchy
What was the original amount of time senators were supposed to serve?
Life
Which colony apposed confederation the least?
Canada West
Who lead the opposition to confederation in Nova Scotia?
Howe
What colony was fearful of French Domination?
Canada East
What type of union was created in 1867?
Federal
What railway supported confederation?
The Grand Trunk Railway
When was the 172 Resolutions made?
At the Quebec Conference
The last province to join confederation?
New Brunswick.
