Macdonal was less democrtic than who?
Gearoge Brown
What was John A Macdonald?
The first Prime Minister
Multiple Choice - What year did the politicians from the province of Canada head to Charlottetown, PEI? (1815, 1856, 1864, 1846)
1864
Who was Macdonald's political partner?
George Etienne Cartier
Multiple Choice - In what year did Queen Victoria announce Ottawa as the Capital? (1856, 1857, 1810, 1864)
1857
Macdonald represented Canada East or West
West
She was known for walking 20 miles out of the American-occupied territory in 1813 to warn British Forces of an impending American attack.
Laura Secord
Why did Macdonald want union?
He worried about American agression.
When was the birth of Canada officially marked?
July 1st, 1867
How many of the 72 resolutions of the constitution were written in private, mostly by Macdonald?
50
Multiple Choice - What year was John A MacDonald's born? (1856, 1891, 1800, 1815)
1815
Which political party did George Brown lead?
Clear grits
True or False - During the American Civil War, Washington threatened to take over Canada as soon as it has defeated the Confederacy.
True
What did the Americans want to do to Canada because of the way they handled the events during the Civil War?
They wanted to retaliate and invade Canada
True or False - 33 delegates from NS, NB, PI, NFW, and the United Province of Canada gathered in Quebec to discuss Confederation
True
What party did Macdonald take control of and made it the dominant party of the country?
Conservative party
Which group did John A Macdonald represent?
Loyalist Settlers
Who was John A Macdonald's first wife?
Isabella Macdonald
Which country did Macdonald make an alliance with?
France
What did owners of the railway barons (owners) hope to accomplish?
They wanted to link all the colonies together
What did Macdonald encourage the construction of?
He encouraged railroad construction.
How did the English and French feel towards each other?
They did not like each other, lots of protests and riots as well as arguments and conflicts
Of the 33 delegates gathered in Quebec City, how many were French?
4
What did John A and Cartier do to help Ottawa become the capital of Canada?
Asked the Queen to write a letter