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- 1. Multiple Choice
In Canada West, the English wanted "Representation by Population" because that would give them more seats and more power in the Legislative Assembly.
TRUE
FALSE
- 2. Multiple Choice
Canada East & Canada West considered Confederation because of which condition(s)?
The need to defend North America.
Trade partners were changing.
Inability to make decisions due to political deadlock.
All of the above.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Federalism means...
Having an equal number of seats in the Legislative Assembly
Having a central government and small provincial governments to make decisions.
The governor has all the power.
None of the above.
- 4. Multiple Choice
French Canadiens did not like the idea of federalism as it would not give them any control over matters that affected them directly.
TRUE
FALSE
- 5. Multiple Choice
Why did some of the Maritime colonies not want to join Confederation?
They had thriving economies and didn't see the need for Confederation.
They were isolated from the larger colonies.
They were small and felt like they would have little influence in decisions.
All of the above.
- 6. Multiple Choice
The Reciprocity Agreement allowed for free trade between the colonies in British North America and the U.S.
TRUE
FALSE
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which of the following was a deciding factor for many colonies to join Confederation?
More trading opportunities with other countries.
Pressure from Britain.
The promise of a railway.
Protection from American invasion.
- 8. Multiple Choice
New technologies related to coal, iron and steel made some Maritime colonies consider Confederation as the era of wind, wood and sail was coming to an end.
TRUE
FALSE
- 9. Multiple Choice
The Dominion of Canada was formed on which day?
July 1, 1876
July 1, 1867
July 4, 1867
July 1, 1967
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which colonies said "yes" to Confederation?
Canada East, Canada West, Nova Scotia & P.E.I.
Canada East, Canada West, Newfoundland & P.E.I.
Canada West, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland & New Brunswick
Canada East, Canada West, Nova Scotia & New Brunswick
- 11. Multiple Choice
Who became the First Prime Minister of Canada?
George Brown
Sir John A. Macdonald
George-Etienne Cartier
Joseph Howe
- 12. Multiple Choice
Uniting together could better protect colonies from the Americans because soldiers could be easily transported to the border using the proposed railway.
TRUE
FALSE
- 13. Multiple Choice
The colonies feared which of the following groups from the United States?
The Fenians
Americans who believed in Manifest Destiny (that they had the right to control all of North America)
People from the Northern states as they were unhappy that Britain was supporting the Southern states during the American Civil War
All of the above
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