Early Canada
What was the primary role of the Intendant in New France?
The Intendant was responsible for finance and justice in New France.
Who was the Prime Minister of Canada at the outbreak of WWI?
Robert Borden.
What event marked the start of WWII?
Hitler's invasion of Poland.
Who was Jean Talon?
The first Intendant of New France, serving from 1665 to 1672.
What term is used to refer to Aboriginal peoples in Canada?
First Nations.
What year was Canada formed as a country?
Canada was formed in 1867.
What was the War Measures Act?
It was a statute passed in 1914 that gave the federal cabinet the power to govern by decree and to suspend civil liberties during times of war or national emergency.
What was Canada's role in the Battle of the Atlantic?
Canada’s navy protected merchant ships from German U-boats.
Who was Sir John A. Macdonald?
The first Prime Minister of Canada.
Who was the Prime Minister of Canada during WWII known for his leadership?
William Lyon Mackenzie King
What was Le Grand Derangement?
It refers to the deportation of the Acadians from Nova Scotia by the British in 1755.
What was the Battle of Vimy Ridge known for?
It was a significant Canadian victory that helped establish Canada’s national identity.
What was Operation Overlord?
The largest full-scale military invasion in history, launched on June 6, 1944. Also known as D-Day.
Who was Mohawk leader Joseph Brant?
He was influential in helping the British during the American Revolution and later became disillusioned with land promises made to First Nations.
What was the name of the Canadian battle that took place in the Pacific during WWII?
The Battle of Hong Kong
Which colonies/provinces became part of Canada in 1867?
New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Quebec, and Ontario.
What was the estimated number of deaths linked to WWI?
Over 30 million people.
What was the significance of D-Day for Canada?
Canadian troops landed at Juno Beach and gained more ground than any other Allied division.
What role did Robert Borden play during WWI?
He was the Prime Minister who supported Canada’s involvement in the war.
What was the primary role of the Royal Canadian Navy during WWII?
To protect convoys crossing the Atlantic Ocean
What was the significance of the United Empire Loyalists in Canadian history?
They were loyal to Britain and migrated to Canada after the American Revolution, influencing Canadian politics and settlement.
What did Resolution IX accomplish during WWI?
It recognized Canada and other British dominions as “autonomous nations” within the British Commonwealth.
How did WWII impact Canada’s status as a nation?
Canada emerged as an independent nation, securing its role in the United Nations and defining its citizens as Canadians first.
What was the first woman vote in Canada?
The Wartime Elections Act
What was the purpose of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan during WWI?
To train airmen from all corners of the Commonwealth