Which colonies were a part of Confederation when it was first established in 1867?

Quebec, Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick

The Maritime provinces originally did not want to join Confederation because...

They were afraid of losing their independence.

What was one reason the Province of Canada wanted the colonies to unite in Confederation?

The government was in a political deadlock that needed a fix

British Columbia joined Confederation because it...

Was in dept after the gold rush.

Canadian Confederation did the following, EXCEPT...

Made promises to help build infrastructure in each province.

What does the TEAM method stand for?

Techniques, Elements, Actual People or Events, Message

What is the British North America Act?

The law that created Canadian Confederation.

What role did First Nations people play in Confederation?

They were left out of Confederation talks altogether.

Which of the following was NOT a concern for the Canadiens when Confederation was proposed?

First Nations settlements in Quebec.

What is a likely message of the following cartoon?

Target did not last long in the Canadian market.

What is a likely message of the following cartoon?

Tax cuts for the wealthy are the biggest reason for deficits

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A Social Studies quiz about Canadian Confederation for Grade 7 students.

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1
The promise of a railroad was critical to Confederation.
False.
True.
2
Prince Edward Island joined Confederation because it...
All of the above.
Was promised a ferry.
Had lots of farmers that wanted to own the land they farmed.
Was promised that it's dept would be paid off.
3
Newfoundland became the last province to join Canada.
True.
False.
4
What is a political cartoon?
All of the above.
A cartoon that provides a message.
A cartoon about current events.
A cartoon used to entertain and inform.
5
Which colonies were a part of Confederation when it was first established in 1867?
Quebec, Ontario, Northwest Territories, Newfoundland
Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia, Nova Scotia
Quebec, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Alberta
Quebec, Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick
6
The Maritime provinces originally did not want to join Confederation because...
They were afraid of losing their independence.
They did not want a railroad.
They were afraid of losing their land to the First Nations.
None of the above.
7
What was one reason the Province of Canada wanted the colonies to unite in Confederation?
Colonies were warring against each other.
The government was in a political deadlock that needed a fix
They needed colonies to join in order to build a railroad.
They liked the other colonies, and wanted to be closer.
8
British Columbia joined Confederation because it...
None of the above.
Was in dept after the gold rush.
Feared First Nations peoples.
Wanted to join the USA.
9
Negative relationships with Britain contributed to Confederation.
True.
False.
10
Which province was the last to join Confederation?
Alberta
Nova Scotia
Newfoundland
Nunavut
11
Fear of American takeover contributed to Confederation.
False.
True.
12
Canadian Confederation did the following, EXCEPT...
Made promises to help build infrastructure in each province.
Made promises of paying provincial debts.
Made promises of a railway.
Divided power between the federal and provincial governments
13
What does the TEAM method stand for?
Techniques, Evidence, Actual People or Events, Message
Techniques, Elements, Actual People or Events, Message
Techniques, Exaggeration, Always current, Message
Totally ridiculous, Extra funny, Awesome drawings, Mega fun
14
What is the British North America Act?
The law that established Canada as a French colony.
The law that created Canadian Confederation.
The law that established Canada as a British colony.
The law that declared North America as British territory.
15
What role did First Nations people play in Confederation?
They were left out of Confederation talks altogether.
They rebelled against Confederation.
They initiated Confederation.
They were happy with Confederation.
16
Confederation is important because...
It provided people with a national identity.
All of the above.
It established bilingualism.
It established a central government.
17
Trade problems contributed to Confederation.
False.
True.
18
The first Prime Minister of Canada was...
Wilfred Laurier
George Washington
Alexander Mackenzie
John A. MacDonald
19
Why is learning about Confederation important to us today?
All of the above
Our history tells us about how we got where we are today
Our Canadian identity was shaped by Confederation
Many core ideals and freedoms in Canada were established
20
What year did Confederation occur?
1883
1850
1901
1867
21
Which of the following was NOT a concern for the Canadiens when Confederation was proposed?
First Nations settlements in Quebec.
Respecting their rights.
The power of the federal government.
French culture and identity.
22
What is a likely message of the following cartoon?
Canadian markets weren't ready for Target stores.
Target did not last long in the Canadian market.
Canada has really cold winters.
Canadians did not want Target to be a part of the market.
23
Which of the following is NOT a technique used in political cartoons?
Humour
Caricature
Contrasting Sizes
Symbolism
24
Who is this?
Barack Obama
Justin Bieber
Donald Trump
Justin Timerlake
25
What is a likely message of the following cartoon?
All the senators are angry people
Tax cuts for the wealthy are the biggest reason for deficits
You cannot row a boat with an alligator and a cat
Jobless benefits are the biggest reason for deficits
26
Citizens of which Maritime colonies were in favour of Confederation in 1867?
Nova Scotia & Newfoundland
Prince Edward Island & New Brunswick
Newfoundland & Labrador
Nova Scotia & New Brunswick

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