"The Prince Edward Island Legislative Assembly" by
Wayne MacKinnon.
Please go to the website: http://www.revparl.ca/english/issue.asp?param=204&art=1429
Please complete the following questions in ink or pencil; I
will not accept typed answers.
1. What
significance does Province House have in Canadian history? Island history?
2. Explain
the "unusual" land arrangement that led to the establishment of the
British colonial government.
3. Who was
the first governor of St. John's Island? Why was the council different than
originally proposed?
4. Describe
the composition of the new assembly. Where did they first meet?
5. List
three problems encountered by Patterson and his administration in the first 15 years.
6. Use
examples to explain the quotation “found itself tolerated when needed and its
power confined by the other
branches.”
7. What was the
goal of the Escheat party? What type of movement was it?
8. Explain
the meaning and significance of "backstairs influence" to the Escheat
movement.
9. Define
"responsible government" (use a search engine)
10. Who was
George Coles and how is he significant to Island history?
If you finish early you can:
- Use the internet to complete your political definitions (scroll to older post for list of words)
- Work on the questions from the slideshow "Mi'kmaq and French Government"
- Work on a mini-project
- Work on your interview research project
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