THIS TEST IS ON: MODULE 5: QUEBEC AND CONFEDERATION
UNIT 1: THE ORIGINS AND MAIN TERMS OF THE BRITISH NORTH AMERICAN ACT
TOPIC A: THE CAUSES
TOPIC B: THE STEPS
TOPIC C: THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CANADIAN POLITICAL SYSTEM
1. In 1867, the British North America Act was passed by the British parliament. Several political and economic factors had led up to the adoption of this new constitution.These factors were:
1. the Metis uprising
2. the need for an intercolonial railway
3. Durham's Report
4. the end of reciprocity
5. the issue of representation by population
6. the arrival of the Loyalists
A) 1, 2, and 3
B) 1, 3, and 6
C) 2, 4, and 5
D) 4, 5, and 6
2. In 1867 the British Parliament passed the British North America Act.Identify two problems that this new constitution was intended to resolve.
1. The impossibility of ruling United Canada without responsible government.
2. The lack of the necessary capital to build the Intercolonial Railway.
3. The lack of markets for products from United Canada after the non-renewal of the Reciprocity Treaty.
4. The weak representation of French Canadians in the Legislative Assembly of United Canada.
5. The general discontent created by the M‚tis uprising in Manitoba
A) 1 and 3
B) 2 and 3
C) 2 and 5
D) 4 and 5
3. In the years preceding the confederation of Canada, politicians and businessmen faced serious problems to which a confederation seemed to be a solution.In what respect was confederation a political solution?
A) It allowed a division of powers between the central government and the provinces.
B) It gave Canada complete control over external affairs.
C) It forced Britain to grant ministerial authority to the Canadian parliament.
D) It created a legislative union of the British North American colonies.
4. In what respect was the confederation an economic solution?
A) It set up free trade with the United States.
B) It put an end to the agricultural crisis then raging in United Canada.
C) It made it possible to find the capital needed to build canals.
D) It made it possible to create a larger internal market in Canada.
5. The quotations below outline some of the major arguments in favour of Confederation. Match each quotation with the respective problem that would be resolved by Confederation.
1. Charles Tupper (Nova Scotia): "The fact is, that if the Maritime Provinces are known at all across the Atlantic, it is because we are next door to Canada. This is true despite our own immense resources."
2. Etienne Tach‚ (Lower Canada): "In a federal union, general questions would be looked after by local governments. This would be almost the same as if we had a separation of the provinces. Lower Canada would be able to preserve all the institutions it holds so dear."
3. George Etienne Cartier (Lower Canada): "The question is as simple as this -we must either have Confederation or be taken over by the United States.Some feel that it is not necessary to form a Confederation to prevent being absorbed into our neighbouring republic, but they are mistaken. The English provinces, separated as they are at this time, cannot defend themselves. When we are united, the enemy will know that if he attacks any province - whether it be Prince Edward Island or Canada. he will face the combined forces of the Empire."
a. defence
b. trade
c. assimilation of French Canada
A) 1a, 2b, 3c
B) 1b, 2a, 3c
C) 1b, 2c, 3b
D) 1c, 2b, 3a
6. The British North America Act, 1867, was perceived as a solution to the various problems affecting the British North American colonies.Which political factor and which economic factor are associated with the creation of Canada?
1. A series of unstable governments had produced political deadlock.
2. Upper and Lower Canada had been united for the purpose of developing a better transportation system.
3. The Reciprocity Treaty with the United States had not been renewed.
4. Government intervention in the development of natural resources had resulted in an increase in provincial powers.
5. Fear of British domination had provoked unrest in the British North American colonies.
A) 1 and 3
B) 1 and 4
C) 2 and 4
D) 3 and 5
7. The Confederation movement, which in 1867 resulted in the creation of the Dominion of Canada, was supported by some leaders and opposed by others.Which of the following documents reflect attitudes which were in favour of Confederation?
A) 1 and 2
B) 2 and 3
C) 3 and 4
D) 4 and 5
8. The concept of a united British North America did not originate with the Fathers of Confederation: it was almost as old as the British rule in Canada. Not until the 1860s however, did circumstances favour serious efforts for implementing such a union. In all the colonies, stresses from within and pressures from without had created problems whose solutions were too difficult for one colony.Confederation emerged as the only plan capable of meeting the challenges of the time.Which of the following factors influenced colonial leaders to accept the proposal for a union of British North America?
1. political deadlock in Canada
2. deteriorating economic conditions
3. fear of aggression from the U.S.
4. migration of French Canadians to the U.S.
5. fear of British domination over Canadian affairs
A) 1, 2, and 3
B) 1, 3, and 4
C) 2, 4, and 5
D) 3, 4, and 5
9. A series of conferences and political debates in each of the colonies ledup to the Confederation of British North America in 1867. Which of the following occurred during the pre-Confederation period (1864-1867)?
A) Nova Scotia and New Brunswick refused to take part in any of the discussions.
B) Most of the colonies promoted a system in which there would be only one central government and no provinces.
C) The United Provinces of Canada (Canada East and Canada West)became the greatest supporter of the idea of union.
D) There was widespread support in Canada East for the idea of a union with the United States.
10. The three events listed below were important steps that led to the Confederation of Canada.
- The Charlottetown Conference
- The Quebec Conference
- The London Conference.
From the time periods given, which corresponds to the period during which these events took place?
A) 1825 - 1850
B) 1850 - 1875
C) 1875 - 1900
D) 1900 - 1925
11. Beginning in 1867 Canada took a series of steps toward political autonomy.Arrange in chronological order the following steps that led to Canadian autonomy.
1. At the end of World War I, Canada took part in the peace conference and signed the Treaty of Versailles.
2. With the British North America Act, the Dominion of Canada gained control of its domestic affairs.
3. The Statute of Westminster gave the Canadian government full control of its foreign affairs.
A) 1, 3, 2
B) 3, 1, 2
C) 2, 1, 3
D) 2, 3, 1
12. The British North America Act of 1867 created a federal system of government in which powers were divided between the central government and the provinces.
Which of the above illustrations represent areas of jurisdiction of the central government?
A) 1 and 2
B) 1 and 3
C) 2 and 4
D) 3 and 4
13. 1. FEDERAL: powers of the federal government
2. SHARED: powers of both governments
3. PROVINCIAL: powers of the provincial government
The above diagram illustrates an important aspect of the Canadian political system: the division and sharing of powers between the federal and provincial governments.Match the following responsibilities with the appropriate category in the diagram above.
a. unemployment insurance, postal service, weights and measures.
b. prison for young offenders, municipal affairs, hospitals and charities.
c. government bonds, taxes, agriculture.
A) 1a, 2b, 3c
B) 1a, 2c, 3b
C) 1b, 2a, 3c
D) 1c, 2a, 3b
14. In 1864, the Fathers of Confederation agreed to a division of powers between the federal and provincial governments. The federal government would be given jurisdiction over matters of general (national) concern and the provincial governments over matters of local interest.Today, Canadian politics is still based on this arrangement.Which of the concerns addressed in the following headlines relates exclusively to the federal government?
A) TEN CEGEP ASSOCIATIONS DECLARE THEIR OPPOSITION TO THE INCREASE IN
TUITION FEES
B) BOLD STATEMENT BY HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION: DOUBTS RAISED BY MEDICARE
C) NATURAL GAS DEPOSITS ON YAMACHICHE WILL BE USED TO GENERATE
ELECTRICITY - Natural gas depostis in Yamachiche will be used to produce electricity in 1990. Jaltin will also invest $500 000 for natural gas exploration in the Gasp‚ region.
D) PROPOSAL TO SELL POSTAL CORPORATION TO EMPLOYEES - Yesterday Harvie
Andre, the minister responsible, revealed that the government is studying the possibility of selling the Canada Post Corporation to its employees.
15. In a federation, powers are shared by two levels of government,each of which exercises exclusive control over certain areas of jurisdiction.In 1867, the British North America Act gave the federal government jurisdiction over matters of general (national) concern, and the provincial governments jurisdiction over matters of local interest.Today, Canadian politics is still based on this arrangement.Which of the concerns addressed in the following headlines relates exclusively to the FEDERAL GOVERNMENT?
A) Quebecers satisfied with Hydro, according to a CROP-La Presse poll
B) 25 years after the creation of the ministere de l'Education,Claude Ryan and three of his predecessors agree: The school day is too short!
C) How should our hospitals be financed?
D) War in the Persian Gulf: Role of Canadian Forces grows since outbreak of hostilities
THIS TEST IS ON: MODULE 5: QUEBEC AND CONFEDERATION
UNIT 1: THE ORIGINS AND MAIN TERMS OF THE BRITISH NORTH AMERICAN ACT
TOPIC A: THE CAUSES
TOPIC B: THE STEPS
TOPIC C: THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CANADIAN POLITICAL SYSTEM
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