conferences Flashcards
1
Q
why were conferences held
A
to explore the idea of confederation
2
Q
what are the 3 conferences
A
- charlottetown conference
- quebec conference
- london conference
3
Q
when was the charlottetown conference held
A
1864
4
Q
when was the quebec conference
A
1864
5
Q
what 2 things did the quebec conference do
A
- accepted federalism
- adopted the 72 resolutions
6
Q
what is federalism
A
power divided between provinces and federal governments
7
Q
what are the 72 resolutions for (3)
A
- divide power
- complete railway
- proportional representation
8
Q
when was the london conference
A
1866
9
Q
what 2 things did the london conference do
A
- accepted the ideas discussed at the quebec conference
- adopted the british north american act and canada was officially formed
10
Q
when was canada officially formed
A
july 1, 1867
11
Q
what were the 4 original provinces to enter canada
A
-quebec
-ontario
-new brunswick
-nova scotia
12
Q
what are 5 things that the federal government had power over
A
-indigenous affairs
-military
-post service
-criminal law
-customs duties
13
Q
what are 3 things that the provincial had power over
A
-education
-hospitals
-civil law
