What was one of the greatest challenges for the British when they first took control of North America?
There were 500 British and 60,000-70,000 French
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What were the two major sides in the War of 1812?
America vs. Britain
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What was the outcome of the Battle at Fort Mackinac?
The British troops captured the American fort without a single casualty
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What was the main cause of the Rebellions of 1837?
The government was corrupt and the common people had no power
100
What was Lord Durham’s recommendation(s) after the Rebellions of 1837?
Create a better government and join Upper and Lower Canada together
200
Put these Government Acts in order from earliest to latest: The Quebec Act, The Act of Union, The Royal Proclamation, The Constitutional Act
The Royal Proclamation, The Quebec Act, The Constitutional Act, The Act of Union
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Who was the general that led the British forces through most of the War of 1812?
Isaac Brock
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What was one significant "political" outcome of the War of 1812?
They created an official border between Canada and the U.S.
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During the Rebellions of 1837, who was the leader of the Rebels in Upper Canada?
William Lyon Mackenzie
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How did Lord Elgin change the government system after the Rebellions of 1837?
The Executive Council would now be made from members of the Legislative Assembly
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Which Government Act gave more power to the French so that they wouldn’t rebel?
The Quebec Act
300
What was promised to the Aboriginal people if they gave their support in the War of 1812?
Their own independent country
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What was one significant "social" outcome of the War of 1812?
The Canadian people bonded together because they had fought for a common cause
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During the Rebellions of 1837, who was the leader of the Rebels in Lower Canada?
Louis-Joseph Papineau
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Starting with the British Crown, describe how the new government worked, after the Rebellions of 1837
British Crown appointed governor. Governor appoints legislative council. Voters elect legislative assembly. Legislative assembly members can join executive council.
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Which Government Act gave the French and English their own governments and their own colonies?
The Constitutional Act
400
Why were the British troops successful at the Battle of Fort Detroit?
The enemy was afraid of the Aboriginal warriors
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What was one significant "practical" outcome of the War of 1812?
The government built roads and canals so that transportation was easier.
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What was the outcome of the Battle at St. Dennis?
The Rebels had the high ground and they forced the British troops to retreat
400
What is the role of the Legislative Council?
Passes laws
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Which Government Act was passed after the Rebellions of 1837 to keep another rebellion from happening?
What is The Act of Union
500
What special task was given to the voyageurs at the beginning of the War of 1812?
Gather forces to attack Fort Mackinac
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In the Treaty of Ghent, what does the phrase "status quo antebellum" mean
Put it back to the same way that it was before the war
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What was the outcome of the Battle at St. Charles?
The British troops burned down a church where the Rebels had been hiding