Reasons for Confederation

Question 1

What is Confederation?

Answer 1

The creation of the Dominion of Canada

Question 2

Which four provinces were the first to join Confederation?

Answer 2

Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia

Question 3

Name 3 reasons for Confederation (there are 5 reasons).

Answer 3

1. Colonial Isolation
2. Political Deadlock
3. America Threatens
4. Need for a Railway
5. Economic Problems

Question 4

What was the issue with colonial isolation?

Answer 4

The colonies had to pay taxes to each other.

Question 5

What was the issue with political deadlock?

Answer 5

There were 10 different governments in 10 years so nothing could get accomplished.

Question 6

Why was the US threatening?

Answer 6

They wanted to take over unsettled land in the West.

Question 7

Describe the Reciprocity Treaty.

Answer 7

The Reciprocity Treaty was an agreement between Canada & U.S.A. to abolish duties on raw materials - it was NOT renewed.

Question 8

What was the issue with the railway?

Answer 8

The railway was expensive and the colonies could only afford them if they came together.