Newfoundland Referendum of 1948
GPTKB entity
Statements (106)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:referendum
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| gptkbp:campaigns |
Pro-Confederation and Anti-Confederation campaigns
Anti-Confederation campaign Intense campaigning by both sides Pro-Confederation campaign |
| gptkbp:civic_engagement |
Increased political awareness among citizens
Encouraged voter registration efforts Encouraged civic participation in politics |
| gptkbp:commemoration |
Anniversaries celebrated in Newfoundland
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| gptkbp:consequences |
Set precedent for future referendums in Canada
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| gptkbp:context |
Post-World War II economic conditions
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Influenced Newfoundland's cultural identity
Influenced Newfoundland identity |
| gptkbp:economic_policy |
Influenced Newfoundland's policies post-1949
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| gptkbp:educational_value |
Taught in schools as part of history curriculum
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| gptkbp:election |
Binding referendum
All adult citizens of Newfoundland |
| gptkbp:election_year |
June 3, 1948
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| gptkbp:events |
Newfoundland's entry into Canada
Referendum on the same issue in 1948 |
| gptkbp:first_vote |
June 3, 1948
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| gptkbp:government_response |
Formation of a new provincial government
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| gptkbp:government_type |
gptkb:Dominion_of_Newfoundland
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| gptkbp:has_culture |
Reflected in arts and literature
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| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Studied by political scientists
Studied in Canadian history courses |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Post-World War II decolonization
Post-war reconstruction efforts. Colonial status of Newfoundland |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
Ongoing discussions about its implications
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| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
gptkb:Referendum_Act,_1948
Preserved in archives Extensive records of the referendum process Records maintained in archives |
| gptkbp:historical_event |
Decisive moment in Newfoundland's history
Newfoundland's entry into Confederation |
| gptkbp:historical_figures |
Influential leaders involved
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Set a precedent for future referendums in Canada
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| gptkbp:historical_interpretation |
Varied among historians
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| gptkbp:historical_legacy |
Foundation for Newfoundland's modern governance
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Last major referendum before Newfoundland joined Canada
Led to Newfoundland becoming a province of Canada Marked the end of colonial rule in Newfoundland |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Newfoundland Referendum of 1948
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| gptkbp:impact |
Influenced future referendums in Canada
Changed political landscape of Canada |
| gptkbp:international_response |
Interest from other countries
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| gptkbp:is_debated_in |
Debate over national identity
Economic conditions of Newfoundland Held across Newfoundland Arguments for and against joining Canada Economic benefits vs. independence Economic future of Newfoundland |
| gptkbp:is_opposed_by |
gptkb:Anti-Confederation_League
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| gptkbp:key_figures |
gptkb:Joseph_Smallwood
gptkb:Joey_Smallwood |
| gptkbp:key_issues |
gptkb:National_identity
Social services Economic stability Political autonomy |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Foundation for future referendums in Canada
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| gptkbp:legal_framework |
gptkb:British_North_America_Act,_1867
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| gptkbp:legislation |
gptkb:British_North_America_Act,_1949
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Newfoundland
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Extensive coverage in Canadian media
Extensive coverage in local newspapers |
| gptkbp:next_event |
gptkb:Commission_of_Government_in_Newfoundland
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| gptkbp:options_presented |
Confederation, Commission of Government, Responsible Government
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| gptkbp:outcome |
Newfoundland became a province of Canada
Newfoundland joined Canada on March 31, 1949 |
| gptkbp:participated_in |
High engagement from citizens
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| gptkbp:political_factors |
Desire for political stability
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| gptkbp:political_party |
gptkb:Progressive_Conservative_Party_of_Newfoundland
gptkb:Co-operative_Commonwealth_Federation gptkb:Liberal_Party_of_Newfoundland Involvement of various political parties |
| gptkbp:political_position |
Anti-Confederation activism
Rise of pro-Confederation sentiment |
| gptkbp:public_perception |
Simple majority
Controversial at the time Divided among the population Divided among options Mixed feelings about joining Canada 52.3% in favor |
| gptkbp:public_speaking |
Debates on national unity
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| gptkbp:related_event |
Post-war economic recovery efforts
Confederation debates in Canada |
| gptkbp:result |
Confederation with Canada
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| gptkbp:scholarly_analysis |
Numerous books and articles written
Subject of numerous academic papers |
| gptkbp:second_vote |
July 22, 1948
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| gptkbp:second_vote_date |
July 22, 1948
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| gptkbp:significance |
Decided the political status of Newfoundland
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| gptkbp:social_factors |
Desire for better social services
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| gptkbp:trade_goods |
Financial struggles of Newfoundland
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| gptkbp:user_countries |
Cold War tensions
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| gptkbp:visitors |
Should Newfoundland join Canada?
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| gptkbp:voter_turnout |
approximately 90%
90.3% in first vote 91.5% in second vote |
| gptkbp:voting_method |
Secret ballot
Simple majority |
| gptkbp:was_a_proponent_of |
Confederation supporters
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| gptkbp:year |
1948
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Colony_of_Newfoundland
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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