First Peoples and New France
Northwest Coastal peoples used this as their main food source
Salmon
Was Chief Pontiac an ally to the British or the French
French
Why was purchasing Rupert's Land (present day southern Manitoba) so desirable?
Excellent agricultural potential
This explorer became known of "The Father of New France" (1. Christopher Columbus, 2. Jacques Cartier, 3. John Cabot, 4. Samuel de Champlain)
Samuel de Champlain
What is the term for wanting to acquire more land/resources? (1. Imperialism, 2. Military Alliances, 3. Militarism, 4. Nationalism)
Imperialism
What was a long house?
A First Nations' home that could house up to 18 families
What Proclamation created boundaries between the Thirteen Colonies and the lands reserved for the First Nations to the west
The Royal Proclamation
Which province/territory was the last to join confederation? (1. Alberta, 2. Newfoundland, 3. Saskatchewan, 4. Yukon Territories)
Newfoundland
The construction of a railroad was the dream of who?
John A. Macdonald
The Triple Alliance consisted of which three countries? *100 points for each correct country*
Italy, Austria-Hungary, Germany
Why were houses on the seigneury built facing south?
Provided more sunlight for warmth and light
DAILY DOUBLE
Which current provinces were previously known as Upper Canada and Lower Canada?
Why was there a rush to purchase Rupert's Land?
The United States was threatening to overtake it
This explorer is accredited with mapping much of the st. Lawrence gulf and river (1. Christopher Columbus, 2. Jacques Cartier, 3. John Cabot, 4. Samuel de Champlain)
Jacques Cartier
The Triple Entente consisted of which three countries? *100 points for each correct country*
Britain, Russia, France
In the 1600s where was the headquarters for the Hudson's Bay Company and the NW company?
Montreal
What are three difficulties faced due to mass immigration of Loyalists and Europeans?
Lack of civilization, roads, and homes. Delay of land grants and political issues
What act decreased tension between the Metis and federal government?
The Manitoba Act
David Thompson was known for his astronomy and what?
Map-making skills
What was conscription during World War 1?
Forced enlistment into the armed forces, due to lack of volunteers
Who were the first European explorers to reach the New world
Vikings
Who acquired over 77 million acres of land in present-day southern Manitoba for Scottish highlanders?
Thomas Douglas
What was the name given to the group of Metis who forcibly overtook Fort Garry in order to be in political control
Red River Rebellion
During the arrival of the Europeans, who was the explorer who made it the Canada's east coast (perhaps Newfoundland), raised a cross, and claimed the land for England?
DAILY DOUBLE
Which war event was Canada involved in which broke the main line of German defence, taking back several towns and capturing 5,000-30,000 Germans? This was the beginning of the end for World War 1