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| Question | Answer |
| Briefly describe Victorian attitudes and values | They stressed morals and hard work. Conscious of social class and status, it was a positive outlook |
| What were some f the scientific breakthroughs of the time? | Railways and Steamships, X-rays, Vitamins, Bacteria, Insulation, Pasteurization, Vaccines |
| What economic changes did Britain do and how did this affect Canada? | British government repealed corn laws, Put a lower tariff on only Canadian grain coming into Britain, caused a depression and made unions appealing |
| Why did Lord Elgin sign the Rebellion Losses Bill and what did it do? | He signed it to follow principle of responsible government, he felt he shouldn't veto something that already had been passed by the elected assembly Result: burned to parliament buildings in Montreal |
| What were some of the advantages of confederation? | Inter-colonial railway, trade and economical stability, improve system of government (got rid of double majority) |
| What were some of the disadvantages of Confederation? | French worried about being the minority losing culture, federal government has more power than provincial government, , no one knew how system would work |
| How did American threats push the idea of Confederation? | Americans believed in manifest destiny. Canada believed that US was going to take over the colonies/feared the Finian attack as a result Canada wanted to join as soon as possible |
| What role did the Great Coalition play in achieving Confederation? | Joined political leaders together to finalize the joining of Canada east and west, Brown, Mcdonald, Cartier (BMC) used co-operation and compromise |
| What 4 provinces agreed to the terms and what year did this happen? | Quebec, New Brunswick, Ontario, Nova Scotia on July 1st 1867 ] (Quiet Nerds Burp Only Near School) |
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