Canadian Confederation

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1. The Fathers of Confederation were all the men that attended one of three conferences on the subject. Which of the following was not one of those three conferences? Ottawa - 1865 Québec City - 1864 Charlottetown - 1864 London - 1866

2. The impetus for the first conference on a Canadian union did not come from the province of Canada (what is now Ontario and Québec). Rather, three colonies were planning a conference on the formation of a Maritime Union. Which of the following colonies was *not* part of that plan? New Brunswick Nova Scotia Newfoundland Prince Edward Island

3. The first conference began on September 1st, 1864, with a discussion on the possibility of a Maritime Union. The next day, the guest delegation from the province of Canada presented their idea of a larger union and all talk of a mere Maritime Union vanished. Talks were adjourned on this date. September 9th Septermber 11th September 10th September 12th

4. The second conference included an observing delegation from the Maritime Province that had not been involved in the original conference. Thus, there were now representatives from Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Canada East and Canada West. Who chaired the conference? William Henry Pope John A. MacDonald Étienne-Paschal Taché Oliver Mowat

5. Oddly, two delegates from different colonies (Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick) had the same name. What was it? James Cockburn William Alexander Henry John Hamilton Gray Charles Tupper

6. Following the second conference, a draft text was made that became the basis for the third conference. What was it named? The Ottawa Resolutions The Québec Resolutions The Charlottetown Resolutions The London Resolutions

7. The third conference lacked the presence of two colonies that had previously been in attendance. Which were they? Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island New Brunswick and Nova Scotia Newfoundland and Nova Scotia New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island

8. Naming the newly formed country was an easy task at the final conference, but there was one difficulty. The British were concerned that calling it the "Kingdom of Canada" would anger the United States, so they chose to name it the "Dominion of Canada" based on a passage in this Psalm: Psalm 45 Psalm 123 Psalm 119 Psalm 72

9. The third conference lasted approximately four months, ending in the spring of 1867. The official document, entitled "The British North America Act" was enacted on this date: July 4th, 1867 June 1st, 1867 July 1st, 1867 June 4th, 1867

10. The first Prime Minister of the new Dominion of Canada was: Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)

11. Which province was the first to join the Confederation after the original four? Answer: (One Word)

12. The sixth Province to join Confederation was British Columbia. In what year did they join? 1873 1870 1871 1872

13. Between Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland, one was the seventh to join and one was the tenth. Which of the two was the last province to join Confederation in 1949? Answer: (Newfoundland or Prince Edward Island .. N or PEI)

14. Alberta and Saskatchewan were the eighth and ninth provinces to join Confederation. They joined in the same year. What was it? 1899 1905 1901 1908

15. Although not considered provinces, Canada has three Territories that are still officially part of the Union. The Northwest Territories were created with Confederation in 1870, and the Yukon Territory joined the Confederation in 1898. What is the name of the most recently formed Territory, created in 1999? Answer: (One Word)