War of 1812
Why did the American's decide to attack British North America?
British attacked their cargo ships, fear of British partnership with First Nations, no recognition as a nation and blocked them from trading at ports
What industries were available in the cities of Lower Canada?
mills, factories, manufacturing, and construction
markets, shops, and government jobs
In what year was the first Canadian steamship built?
1815 1820 1817 1809
1809
What was the biggest issue with Upper Canada cities?
Sanitation systems
When did Colonel John By arrive in Baytown?
September 21st 1826? September 21st 1800?
September 26th 1826? September 26th 1826?
September 21st 1896
What was the significance of the Battle of Queenston Heights?
Major victory, loss of Sir Isaac Brock, Moral Booster for Canada
Why did people want more English settlers in Lower Canada
to increase the English speaking population
How much faster did steam power allow people to move to Canada?
6 weeks to 3 weeks and down to 2 weeks
Why was The Rideau Canal built?
The Rideau canal was built to ensure that an alternate trade and military route was available in case of a future American attack.
What were the two major issues that plagued Upper and Lower Canada?
Lack of voice in government and lack of economic growth.
What was the significance of the Battle of The Thames Heights?
the British were fighting the American forces alongside Tecumseh and his First Nation followers, the British immediately fled while the First Nations fought fiercely, but followed after Tecumseh’s death.
What system of land ownership was used in Lower Canada?
Seigneurial system
During modernization what were the health effects of travelling in the cargo ships?
Typhus cholera dysentery
What were Simcoes three rules for the settler?
1. Swear an allegiance to the King of Britain.
2. Serve in the Upper Canada militia in case of an attack.
3. Farm the land, and make it prosperous.
What year was slavery abolished
1834
What day did the battle of Chippewa take place?
July 8, 1813 July 5, 1814
September 12, 1812 June 18, 1811
July 5, 1814
What issues did the people of Lower Canada have with the Chateau Clinge?
More English settlers and a focus on British culture
Why did the British government want people to move to Canada?
hard economic times, lack of money
How was mail delivered in Upper Canada?
horse and buggy
What is pemmican?
A mixture of dried fruit, meat, and melted fat (right answer)
A dried fruit
A mixture of dried fruit and melted fat
Dried meat
When did the war of 1812 end?
December 24 1814.
Which one of these is not in the government structure?
Executive Council Lieutenant governor
Legislative assembly Executive assembly
Executive assembly
What was the problem with English speaking immigrants landing in Montreal and Quebec
Stayed in Montreal or Quebec and changed the population to mostly English speaking
In Queenstown Upper Canada how long did it take for the water system to develop?
1850’s 1830’s 1840’s 1860’s
1840’s
Which year was the Pemmican Proclamation created?
1813 1814 1815 1812
1814