Newfoundland Confederation Referendum
GPTKB entity
Statements (102)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:referendum
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| gptkbp:campaigns |
Several months.
Intense campaigning by both sides. |
| gptkbp:civic_engagement |
Encouraged civic participation.
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| gptkbp:commemoration |
Anniversaries celebrated in Newfoundland.
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| gptkbp:community_impact |
Changed social dynamics in Newfoundland.
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| gptkbp:conducted |
gptkb:Government_of_Newfoundland
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Influenced Newfoundland's cultural identity
Influenced Newfoundland's cultural identity. |
| gptkbp:date |
June 3, 1948
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| gptkbp:date_of_result_announcement |
1948-07-22
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| gptkbp:demographics |
21 years and older.
Varied across different regions. |
| gptkbp:economic_impact |
Affected Newfoundland's economy
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| gptkbp:election |
binding referendum
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| gptkbp:election_year |
1948-06-03
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| gptkbp:events |
Newfoundland's entry into Canada.
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| gptkbp:first_vote_outcome |
No
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
Newfoundland's entry into Canada
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| gptkbp:government_type |
gptkb:Dominion_of_Newfoundland
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| gptkbp:has_culture |
Debate over national identity.
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| gptkbp:held_on |
1948-06-03
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| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Analyzed by historians
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
Post-World War II era
Post-World War II era. Part of Canada's confederation history. |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
Debate over economic independence.
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| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
Preserved in government archives.
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| gptkbp:historical_event |
Key event in Canadian history
Set precedent for future referendums. |
| gptkbp:historical_figures |
Influenced by prominent local leaders.
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Significant impact on Newfoundland's future.
Set a precedent for future referendums in Canada |
| gptkbp:historical_legacy |
Influenced future governance.
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| gptkbp:historical_records |
Documented in various historical archives.
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
First referendum in Newfoundland's history.
Key event in Newfoundland's history. Led to the establishment of Newfoundland as a province of Canada |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Newfoundland Confederation Referendum
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| gptkbp:impact |
Changed the political landscape of Newfoundland.
Formation of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
Economic conditions
Social factors Political climate |
| gptkbp:international_response |
Gained attention from Canadian and international media.
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| gptkbp:is_a_supporter_of |
Confederation supporters
Confederation Association |
| gptkbp:is_debated_in |
Social services
Economic stability Political autonomy Arguments for and against confederation. Economic benefits of joining Canada. Confederation vs. Responsible Government Cultural identity concerns Economic benefits of Confederation |
| gptkbp:is_opposed_by |
gptkb:Anti-Confederation_League
Confederation opponents |
| gptkbp:key_figures |
gptkb:Peter_Cashin
gptkb:Clyde_Wells gptkb:Joey_Smallwood Cecil D. D. Smith |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Foundation for Newfoundland's current status.
Continues to be a topic of discussion in Newfoundland |
| gptkbp:legislation |
gptkb:British_North_America_Act,_1867
Referendum Act. |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Newfoundland_and_Labrador
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| gptkbp:majority_requirement |
Simple majority.
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Extensive coverage in local newspapers.
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| gptkbp:narrative |
Part of Newfoundland's historical narrative.
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| gptkbp:outcome |
Influenced future referendums in Canada.
Newfoundland's status changed |
| gptkbp:part_of |
Newfoundland and Labrador history
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| gptkbp:participated_in |
High levels of engagement.
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| gptkbp:political_impact |
Shifted power dynamics in Newfoundland politics.
Changed political landscape of Newfoundland |
| gptkbp:political_party |
Various local political parties.
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| gptkbp:post_referendum_effects |
Economic changes in Newfoundland.
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
Commission of Government
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| gptkbp:public_perception |
gptkb:Yes
Divided among the population. Mixed feelings about confederation. Varied perceptions of confederation. Divided among the population |
| gptkbp:related_event |
Newfoundland's transition from colony to province.
Referendum on the future of Newfoundland |
| gptkbp:result |
Confederation with Canada
Newfoundland became a province of Canada |
| gptkbp:resulted_in |
Newfoundland joining Canada
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| gptkbp:scholarly_analysis |
Subject of numerous academic studies.
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| gptkbp:second_vote_date |
1948-07-22
July 22, 1948 |
| gptkbp:second_vote_outcome |
gptkb:Yes
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| gptkbp:significance |
Led to Newfoundland becoming a province of Canada.
Decided the political status of Newfoundland |
| gptkbp:trade_goods |
Discussions on economic viability.
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| gptkbp:visitors |
Should Newfoundland join Canada?
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| gptkbp:voter_turnout |
64.56%
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| gptkbp:voting_method |
Secret ballot
Direct popular vote. Majoritarian system. |
| gptkbp:voting_population |
Eligible voters in Newfoundland
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| gptkbp:year |
1948
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