Early History
It is believed that the indigenous people in Canada first came from____________________.
Asia
Which two European powers fought in the French and Indian War?
British (England, UK) and French
Why were rivers so important to the early settlers and later colonies?
Rivers were a means of transportation and trade.(Ships would bring in fresh supplies from Europe.)
Fresh drinking water
What is Quebec?
A province (like our states) of Canada
Which country did Canada model their government after?
U.K. (Great Britain, United Kingdom)
As European explorers sought new land and wealth, it brought what two rivals (European enemies) to Canada?
The British and the French
What were the British and French fighting for in the Americas?
Land and natural resources
What does Bilingual mean?
Why would we call Canada a bilingual nation?speaking two languages
They have two official languages...English and French
What are the people called that want Quebec to secede (separate) from Canada?
Separatists (Looks an awful lot like the word separate.)
What was a loyalist and why did they move to the area of Canada after the American Revolution (Our war for independence)?
A loyalist was a colonist that remained loyal to the United Kingdom during the American Revolution. Because the United States beat the United Kingdom in the American Revolution, the loyalists moved from the United States to an area controlled by the British...Canada.
The British and French were in search of natural resources. What was one of the main resources they sought?
Beaver Fur
Which country won the French and Indian War?
Why is the main religion of Quebec Catholic?
The main religion of France was Catholic. Since the British allowed the French to remain in the area of Quebec after the French and Indian War that region remained Catholic.
Why does the rest of Canada want Quebec to remain a part of Canada?
Quebec has many natural resources, rivers (for trade), and businesses. If Quebec seceded it would hurt Canada's economy.
The people of Quebec have voted twice on whether to remain a part of Canada or secede. What did the people of Quebec decide in their votes?
Both times the people of Quebec decided to remain a part of Canada.
What are the indigenous people of Canada called?
First Nations
What did the British get after winning the French and Indian War?
Canada (Not what they called it back then, but it is the land we know as Canada today.)
What is the main religion in most of Canada?
Protestant - It was the main religion of England and they settled most of Canada.
The people of Quebec are called ______________.
Quebecois
Which two countries have had the most influence on the culture of Canada?
United Kingdom (U.K. or Great Britain) and France
In the early part of Canada's history, who controlled the land along the St. Lawrence River?
France
The British did not kick the French out of Canada after the French and Indian War. How did this lead to Canada becoming a bilingual country today?
If the British had kicked the French out after the French and Indian War, there would have been no French speakers there to challenge the English.
What does it mean for Canada to be a member of the Commonwealth of Nations?
Canada was once a British colony. They now stay closely tied to the U.K. and agree to help one another when needed.
Why do some people in Quebec seek (want) independence from Canada?
They are afraid their French culture (language, religion, and way of doing things) will disappear in a mostly English speaking country.
Did Canada have to fight a war to become independent? Explain your answer.
Canada did not have to fight a war to become independent. After the British lost their colonies in the American Revolution they did not want to risk loosing Canada, so they kept negotiating (talking it out) with Canada until they peacefully broke away.