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Confederation Crossword
(Source: National Library of Canada's Confederation for Kids Website)
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1. The two European countries most important in Canadian history are Britain and _____. 4. Before Confederation, leaders from New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island were already thinking about a _______ union. 5. Manitoba's best known "Father of Confederation" led the Red River and Northwest Rebellions, and was eventually hanged. His last name was _____. 7. This "Father of Confederation" became Canada's first prime minister. 9. The newest territory in Canada is ______. 10. This "Father of Confederation" from British Columbia changed his name to mean "love of the universe." 12. The newest _______ in Canada is Newfoundland.
2. Quebec's most famous "Father of Confederation" joined with John A. Macdonald to form a government before Confederation. His last name was ________. 3. Newfoundland was led into Confederation by Joey _________. 6. Two provinces entered Confederation in 1905: Saskatchewan and _________. 8. There were three conferences leading to Confederation: at Quebec, At London and at _________. 11. This province entered Confederation in 1870.
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