History Test Flashcards
Manitoba
1870
British Columbia
1871
P.E.I
1873
Alberta and Saskatchewan
1905
Newfoundland
1949
July 1,1867
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Canada east and west
Why was Ontario chosen as capital?
It could be protected in case of American attack
The Rideau Canal and Ottawa River provided water transportation routes.
What differences are there between Canada East and West?
Interests, languages, and religion
What is the BNA act?
It created 2 branches of federal government
It joined 4 colonies into one country
What was the purpose?
To join 4 colonies
What year was BNA created?
July 1,1867
What is the division between Federal and provincial?
Federal : responsible for the whole country
They will make final decisions
Provincial: they manage their own civil laws, education, and taxes.
What is political deadlock?
Time members of government and opposition would vote against each others bills and no new laws were getting passed.
What is the Coalition government?
They had two ideas to solve political deadlock:(was a solution to deadlock)
To form union of BNA colonies into one country
Canada East and West be split into provinces
Who is John A
He proposed the solution of Confederation
Was the 1st prime minister of Canada
Was an an alcoholic
Was a father of confederation