Midterm 1 Flashcards
Which two Canadian politicians formed the Great Coalition in 1864?
John A. Macdonald and George Brown
Why was the Great Coalition of the Canadas considered a necessary first step to achieving Confederation?
It promised to unite the British North American colonies and break the political deadlock
Which famous events contributed to Canadian-American tensions during the American Civil War?
The St.Alban’s Raid
The Alabama Affair
The Trent Affair
How was the political structure created at Confederation of “A uniquely Canadian character”?
It contained a House of Commons based on “rep by pop” and a Senate based on regional presentation
How did John A. Macdonald differ from the other Fathers of Confederation in his design for Canada’s government?
Macdonald favoured a legislative and not a Federal union.
In Canada East, what did Parti rouge politicians like Antoine-Aime Dorion fear most about Confederation?
A federal disallowance of provincial legislation and an overwhelming English-speaking majority in the federal Parliament
How did George-Etienne Cartier defend Confederation in Canada East?
Cartier promised provincial control over legislation, retention of the Civil Code, and local administration
What led the Catholic Church in Canada East to support Confederation?
The Church feared that, absent a national government, the Parti rouge would gain political control of provincial affairs.
Which cities were sites of Confederation negotiations ?
Charlottetown, Quebec City, and London
Why was Nova Scotia’s Joseph Howe so opposed to having his province join Confederation?
Howe argued that without British cultural and economic ties Nova Scotia would cease to be an important member of the Empire
What was the most threathening example of American behaviour, which helped turn the tide in favour of Confederation among doubters in the Maritime colonies?
The Fenian Raids
What British North American colonial leader was lobbying British officials to reject Confederation while it was being finalized in London?
Joseph Howe
When Canada became a nation in 1867, it did not gain independence. What continued to underscore Canada’s status as a colonial dependency?
Lack of control over external affairs
What government body was charged with providing the legal interpretation of the British North America Act (BNA Act) after Confederation?
The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council
At Confederation, approximately what percentage of the total Canadian population did French Canadians make up?
33%
At Confederation, which of the following industries dominated the Canadian economy?
Fish, Lumber, and Wheat
In the years immediately following Confederation, which urban community qualified as Canada’s only industrial city?
Montreal
Which Canadian province was the only one to have two separate school systems (Catholic and Protestant) established at Confederation?
Quebec
What positions did members of Nova Scotia’s Anti-Confederation League openly advocate?
Annexation to the United States
Renewal of Reciprocity with the Americans
Withdrawal from Confederation
When did the Canadian government acquire title to Rubert’s Land?
1869
Why was William McFougall unable to enter Red River to assume his post as lieutenant governor of the colony
McDougall and the Canadian government lacked the legal authority to remove Louis Rield and his provincial government in Red river
Why did the Canadian government delay in take possession of Red River?
The Canadian government was unable to get troops into Red River quickly because there were no adequate roads between Ottawa and Fort Garry in the colony.
