Canada: Newfoundland and the
Confederation
Fish, wood, and minerals. - correct answer What was Newfoundland's natural resource based on and
what did they export?
Britain replaced the colony's elected government because the colony's economy was declining and
commissioning was the response Britain gave. - correct answer Why did Britain replace the colony's
already elected government with a commission?
The commission members were appointed by Britain. - correct answer Who were the commission
members appointed by?
Things started getting better when World War II broke out in 1939 and Canada and the United States
built military bases in the colony, giving almost everyone jobs. - correct answer When did things start
to get better for Newfoundland after the Great Depression?
All wage-workers will be protected by the Unemployment Insurance. - correct answer Give an
example of a benefit for Newfoundland if they join the Confederation.
A referendum is a public vote on an issue. - correct answer What is a referendum?
On March 31st, 1449, Newfoundland and Labrador became the tenth province of Canada. - correct
answer When did Newfoundland and Labrador join the Confederation as the tenth province of
Canada?
The people of Newfoundland gained access to Canada's social programs which included employment
insurance, health care, and old-age pensions. - correct answer What did the people gain access to
after the colony joined the Confederation?
Canada agreed to pay the province money because Newfoundland tried to provide its own services. -
correct answer Why did Canada agree to pay the province money?
Confederation
Fish, wood, and minerals. - correct answer What was Newfoundland's natural resource based on and
what did they export?
Britain replaced the colony's elected government because the colony's economy was declining and
commissioning was the response Britain gave. - correct answer Why did Britain replace the colony's
already elected government with a commission?
The commission members were appointed by Britain. - correct answer Who were the commission
members appointed by?
Things started getting better when World War II broke out in 1939 and Canada and the United States
built military bases in the colony, giving almost everyone jobs. - correct answer When did things start
to get better for Newfoundland after the Great Depression?
All wage-workers will be protected by the Unemployment Insurance. - correct answer Give an
example of a benefit for Newfoundland if they join the Confederation.
A referendum is a public vote on an issue. - correct answer What is a referendum?
On March 31st, 1449, Newfoundland and Labrador became the tenth province of Canada. - correct
answer When did Newfoundland and Labrador join the Confederation as the tenth province of
Canada?
The people of Newfoundland gained access to Canada's social programs which included employment
insurance, health care, and old-age pensions. - correct answer What did the people gain access to
after the colony joined the Confederation?
Canada agreed to pay the province money because Newfoundland tried to provide its own services. -
correct answer Why did Canada agree to pay the province money?
