Canadian Confederation

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/canadian-confederation

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Canadian Confederation built?July 1, 1867
2. What is the founding act?British North America Act, 1867 (now Constitution Act, 1867)
3. What is the initial provinces?Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick
4. Why did the provinces decide to join?They wanted to end a deadlock in laws, create better trade and roads, and protect themselves from American attacks.
5. When did Canadian Confederation happen?It was officially created on July 1, 1867.

Federalism: A political system where power is divided between a central government and regional governments (provinces/territories).
Legislative Deadlock: A situation where a government or legislature cannot make decisions because of disagreement.
Sovereignty: The supreme power or authority of a state to govern itself or another state.