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Missing Voices
The politicians did not pay any attention to some of the peoples opinions. They didn't care about First Nations nor The Black People's concerns and opinions. These politicians were from Britain and/or France
http://www.lop.parl.gc.ca/About/Parliament/Education/ourcountryourparliament/html_booklet/confederation-e.html
- born in Scotland, imigrated in 1820
- key player in bringing Upper and Lower Canada, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick together to form Canada in 1867
- first Prime Minister of Canada at the age of 52
- was re-elected as Prime Minister four more times, losing the role briefly between 1874 and 1878
- member of conservative party
- brought BC, PEI and Northwest Terrorities into Canada
- oversaw Trans Canada railroad, negotiated relations with U.S., dealt with Northwest Rebellion and worked to balance French and English interests
- had many challenges in his family life, and was known to be an alcoholic
- died on June 6, 1891
Canada Day!
July 1st was the day that Canada was successfully a united country and that is why we celebrate it every year. This year will be 150 years of success and freedom thanks to the Canadian Confederation that happened 150 years ago!
https://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/confederation/kids/023002-1010-e.html
History textbook-p.55-66
http://www.canadahistory.com/sections/Politics/pm/johnmacdonald.htm
Similar to today: Senate and House of Commons; Governor General; and divisions of powers between the Federal government and the provinces
Different than today: Women, Indigenous people and Black people not in Parliament and could not vote; only 4 provinces; and less political parties
How did Confederation change the map of Canada?
http://www.canadahistoryproject.ca/1867/1867-12-bna-act.html
http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/confederation/
Manitoba 1870
Northwest Territories 1870
British Columbia 1871
Prince Edward Island 1873
Yukon 1898
Alberta 1905
Saskatchewan 1905
Newfoundland 1949
Nunavut 1999
How were the politicians able to join the colonies together
A representative was chosen from each colony (except for B.C and Newfoundland) that attended conference in Charlottetown, P.E.I. The politicians were able to join the colonies by persuading them with the benefits of having all the colonies joined into one.
-(1837) Rebellions: In Lower Canada, battles were fought for freedom from the discrimination of the English Minority.
-(1840) New Ideas: Lord Durhan recommends to unite Upper and Lower Canada but neither Britain, Chateau Clique nor the Family Compact liked the idea of having a responsible government (democracy)
-(1861) American Civil War: When the war between began, the idea of joining the colonies came back for safety reasons.
-(1864) The Quebec Conference was held and the Blueprints of Canada were made.
-(July 1st 1867) Success!: The reason why we celebrate Canada day on July 1st.