J Flashcards
(17 cards)
What was the main purpose of the Québec Conference held in 1864?
To establish the basis for a proposed Confederation of the Provinces and Colonies.
Which provinces and colonies were involved in the Québec Conference?
- Province of Canada * Nova Scotia * New Brunswick * Newfoundland * Prince Edward Island
What was a key demand from the Maritimes during the Québec Conference?
Access to new trade partners and a railway to move their goods.
What did Prince Edward Island want from the Confederation?
- A ferry system for better access to the mainland * A solution to the land ownership issue for tenants
What special rights did Canada East seek during the Québec Conference?
Rights related to religion, education, and language.
Who drafted the majority of the resolutions at the Québec Conference?
John A. Macdonald of Canada West.
How was representation determined in the House of Commons?
Based on population size.
What was the purpose of the Senate in the new federal government structure?
To provide regional representation and balance in the legislative process.
What responsibilities would the federal government have according to the Québec Conference agreements?
- Control of Indian Affairs * Absorb debts of the colonies * Control major sources of revenue, such as trade taxes
What financial support would provinces receive from the federal government?
A payment to help cover their expenses.
What was the outcome of the Québec Conference for New Brunswick and Nova Scotia?
They agreed to join Confederation.
What did the London Conference accomplish?
It created the British North America Act to officially unite the provinces into a new country.
True or False: The Senate would have an equal number of members from Canada West, Canada East, and the Atlantic colonies.
True.
Fill in the blank: The first election of the Members of the Legislative Council would be made from the __________ of the various provinces.
Legislative Councils
What was the significance of the draft version of the report from the Québec Conference?
Historians want to preserve it for insights into the decision-making process.
What was one concern expressed by Prince Edward Island regarding Confederation?
They were not yet convinced of its benefits.
Fill in the blank: The federal government would be responsible for ‘Indian Affairs’ and would also control major sources of __________.
revenue
