Before the Constitution was passed in Canada, the country was governed under British law
Let's take over Canada!
During the American civil war the American's decided they were going to take over Canada
OMG YAS what a good idea! We have such a good track record of winning wars!
in 1864 during the civil war, 34 men gathered to discuss the unification of Canada
YA!!!
We need to Unite Canada!!!
We dont wanna be American!
We want Canada to be more independent and be it's own country.
yea sure, that's a good idea
There was little to no debate in England regarding Canada becoming more independent.
Wow, that was easy
The British North American act established the Dominion of Canada
John A. Macdonald was elected as the first prime minister of Canada
Time to start a century of cultural genocide
British North American Act of 1867
The British North American ActThis act set out rules for how Canada should be governed and what kind of country it should be. The federal systemResponsibility will be divided into two levels of government, central and provincial. Provincial government works with matters that vary from province to province. Central government works with matters regarding the whole country.