The document discusses the events, people, and significance of Canadian Confederation. It describes the Charlottetown, Quebec, and London conferences that led to Confederation in 1867. Key figures involved included Canadians, Maritimers, British politicians like Lord John Russell, and Indigenous leaders like Big Bear and Poundmaker. Confederation was driven by internal political stalemates and economic challenges as well as external threats from the United States. It resulted in the British North America Act which created a federal system of government and continued Canada's relationship with Britain. Confederation was an ongoing process that helped shape Canada's government and identity.
31. Confederation
- Events
- People
- Significance
British North America Act, 1867
• Federal Government and Provincial
Governments
• Each Get some Responsibilities
• Local Things such as Education to Provinces
• Shared Things Immigration and Agriculture
• Federal Things such as Military, Trade etc.
• And if it isn’t explicitly defined …
33. Confederation
- Events
- People
- Significance
The Result
• British North America Act, 1867
• Foreign policy remained in British hands
• Judicial Committee of the Privy Council
remained Canada's highest court of appeal
• The constitution could be amended only in
Britain.
• But Even with a flawed arrangement…