Early Days
Which two countries were locked in a struggle for control of North America in the early 1700's?
England and France
This was a law passed by the British Parliament. While it is often remembered for granting religious freedom to French Catholics, its biggest impact was economic, and fundamentally changed who controlled the North American fur trade.
The Quebec Act of 1774
Which countries were involved in the War of 1812?
Why were the colonies considering joining together to become one country?
Benefits of trade, defence, railroad across the colonies, avoid political deadlock, potential for expansion
What was the October crisis of 1970?
A series of political kidnappings and terrorist acts carried out by the FLQ
What were the early French settlers of Quebec called?
Canadiens (Not Canadians)
Why did Britain want to maintain the peace with the First Nations?
To ensure the fur trade wasn't interrupted by war between settlers and Indigenous groups
There were several causes which lead to the War of 1812. Explain one of them.
One was the British practice of impressment, whereBritish soldiers would capture American sailors and force them to serve in the British navy.
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The trade restrictions Britain had placed on the United States, which hurt American merchants.
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Britain encouraging First Nations tribes to fight American settlers in the Western Territories
What were some reasons people were hesitant to join confederation?
worried about losing language, culture, religion, fear of losing local control, fear of small communities getting left out.
Who were the FLQ and what was their goal?
Front de Liberation du Quebec
A radical separatist group aiming to create an independent, socialist Quebec.
In 1755 which Nova Scotian group was forced off their land and deported to the American Colonies after refusing to swear loyalty?
The Acadians
Why was there such a demand for furs?
felt hats (made from beaver pelts) were extremely popular in Europe and seen as luxury, as well as other animals for fur trimmed clothing.
What was one of the primary goals of the Americans during the war of 1812?
To capture Canada, hoping that British forces would be forced to focus on defending their Canadian colonies rather than interfering with American trade
Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada?
A). Alexander Mackenzie
B). John A. Macdonald
C). John Diefenbaker
B) John A. Macdonald
In October of 1970 PM Pierre Trudeau invoked an act which suspended all civil liberties. This was the first time the act was used in Canada. What was the name of this act?
The War Measures Act
Note: This act allowed police to arrest and detain nearly 500 suspected FLQ members and sympathizers without warrants.
Besides being referred to as "The Indian Bill of Rights", what else did the Royal Proclamation of 1763 do?
It established the Province of Quebec?
How did Britain ensure that the best fur- trapping lands were controlled by Montreal merchants instead of American fur traders?
They gave Quebec the Ohio Valley (part of the Quebec Act of 1774)
What was the Treaty of Ghent?
Signed in 1814, it was the end of the war. It did not change the borders and did not end British impressment, but it did end hostilities.
What was the British North America Act?
Bonus Points! What year did it occur?
It created Confederation and established Canada as its own independent country in 1867.
What was Pierre Trudeau's response to reporters when he was asked how far he was willing to go with his war measures act?
"Just watch me."
Which group was solely allowed to buy land from the First Nations?
The Government
Britain giving land to Quebec angered many American traders, and was a contributing factor to what key American Event?
The American Revolution of 1775
Who was the leader of the British and Canadian forces during the Battle of Queenston Heights during the war?
Major General Isaac Brock
Which four colonies did Confederation originally unite?
Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia
How did the October crisis conclude?
It concluded with the release of the diplomat James Cross, the safe passage of his kidnappers to Cuba, and the arrest of Pierre Laporte's murderers.