Superpowers and Rivalry
The Seven Years’ War
The Acadians
First Nations and the War
After the War
100
What two European nations were the main superpowers in the 1700s?
Britain and France
100
Name both of the main military leaders on either side of the war.
Wolfe (Britain) and Montcalm (France)
100
What is the Acadian term for their forced expulsion by the British?
The Great Upheaval or Le Grand Dérangement
100
Which side did most First Nations ally with during the Seven Years’ War?
The French
100
What document established British governance in Québec after 1763?
The Royal Proclamation of 1763
200
Name one reason France and England fought in North America.
Land; Furs; Trade with Indigenous Peoples; Power
200
This key battle determined the fate of Canada during the war.
The Battle of the Plains of Abraham
200
What was the primary reason the British expelled the Acadians?
Fear of Acadian allegiance to France during wartime
200
Why did the British and First Nations face tensions after the war?
The British restricted westward expansion, which angered settlers and disrupted First Nations' trade.
200
What was one key provision of the Royal Proclamation of 1763?
It recognized First Nations' land rights and set boundaries for settlement.
300
What strategic water area in Canada did both nations want to control?
The St. Lawrence River
300
Which French fortress was vital for controlling access to the St. Lawrence River?
Louisbourg
300
Which Indigenous group had close ties with the Acadians?
The Mi’kmaq
300
Who was Pontiac, and what role did he play after the war?
Pontiac was a First Nations leader who led a rebellion against British policies in 1763.
300
How did the war affect the Canadiens' language and culture?
The British attempted to assimilate the Canadiens, but they preserved their language and traditions.
400
Define the term "superpower" as it relates to nations during this time.
A country with vast wealth, military strength, and global influence
400
What happened at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham and to Quebec?
The British defeated the French, leading to the fall of Québec.
400
What impact did the Acadians' expulsion have on Canadian history?
It dispersed Acadian culture and influenced the development of French-speaking communities in the Maritimes and Louisiana.
400
What land policy in the Royal Proclamation of 1763 was created for First Nations?
It reserved land west of the Appalachian Mountains for First Nations.
400
What is the name of the areas highlighted in the picture (hint: they would eventually become the U.S.)?
The Thirteen Colonies.
500
How did global conflicts, such as the Seven Years' War, shape Canada's history?
They determined which European nation would dominate North America, shaping Canada's political and cultural future.
500
Why was the Treaty of Paris in 1763 significant for the future of Canada?
It ended French rule in Canada and ceded most of New France to Britain.
500
Acadians lived in Acadia which is, today, now known as what?
Nova Scotia
500
How did First Nations’ contributions influence the outcome of the Seven Years’ War?
Their alliances and knowledge of the land were crucial to French military strategies.
500
What was the Quebec Act and what did it do to the Royal Proclamation of 1763 (list two facts)?
The Québec Act of 1774 expanded Québec’s territory, restored French civil law, granted religious freedom to Catholics, and undermined the land protections for First Nations set by the Royal Proclamation of 1763.