- During the confederation process, what was the perspective of the Canadian government towards the Indigenous people of Canada? a. They invited the Indigenous leaders to come to the Confederation debates but the Indigenous leaders did not attend. b. The Canadian government wanted to learn about the Indigenous government and life in order to replicate their culture. c. The Canadian government did not value the Indigenous people and expected them to give up their culture and join the majority Canadian culture. d. The Canadian government hoped to create a strong working relationship that valued Indigenous land and culture.
- What is manifest destiny? a. The belief within Britain that Canada's destiny was to become the centre of the British Empire. b. Belief that the United States had the god given right to take over all of North America. c. The increasingly industrialized and modernized economies of North America that developed efficient record keeping within their manifests. d. The belief that Canada would eventually grow to be the largest and most powerful country within North America.
- Which of the following was NOT a factor that led to confederation? a. Civil war in Canada b. Attacks from the Irish brotherhood called the Fenians c. Declining financial and military support from Britain d. The inability for French and English Canadians to make any political decisions in the province of Canada
- What was the goal of the Great Coalition in 1864? a. To join together all of the British North America colonies. b. To denounce separatists in the country and ensure British North America did not gain independence. c. What was the goal of the Great Coalition in 1864? d. To overthrow the British Empire.
- Which of the following was NOT an original province of Canada in 1867? a. New Brunswick b. Nova Scotia c. Prince Edward Island d. Quebec e. Ontario
