Newfoundland and Labrador Flashcards
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Who was Joey Smallwood and why is he significant to Newfoundland?
Answer: The politician who led Newfoundland into Confederation with Canada in 1949 and became its first premier
Joseph 'Joey' Smallwood campaigned for Confederation and, after a close referendum victory, became Newfoundland's first premier when it joined Canada on March 31, 1949.
What major industry collapsed in Newfoundland in 1992, causing widespread economic hardship?
Answer: The Grand Banks cod fishery
The federal government imposed a moratorium on northern cod fishing in 1992 due to catastrophic stock depletion, devastating outport communities across the province.
Which ancient indigenous culture, now extinct, once inhabited Newfoundland island before European contact?
Answer: The Beothuk
The Beothuk were the Indigenous people of Newfoundland island; the last known Beothuk, Shanawdithit, died in 1829.
What is the Churchill Falls project in Labrador?
Answer: One of the world's largest hydroelectric generating stations
Churchill Falls is a massive hydroelectric facility completed in 1971 that generates over 5,000 MW of power, mostly sold to Québec under a long-criticized contract.
Which offshore oil field, discovered in the 1970s, transformed Newfoundland's economy beginning in the 1990s?
Answer: Hibernia
The Hibernia oil field began production in 1997 and, along with other Grand Banks fields, turned Newfoundland and Labrador into a major offshore oil producer.
What historic Viking settlement site in Newfoundland is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Answer: L'Anse aux Meadows
L'Anse aux Meadows, at the northern tip of Newfoundland, is the only confirmed Norse settlement in North America and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978.
What was the result of the two referendums held in Newfoundland in 1948 regarding Confederation with Canada?
Answer: The first was inconclusive; the second narrowly approved Confederation by about 52%
The first referendum had three options with no majority; the runoff second referendum on July 22, 1948 narrowly chose Confederation over responsible government by 52.3% to 47.7%.