World War I
Which war did Canada fight in from 1914–1918?
World War I
Which war did Canada fight in from 1939–1945?
World War II
What year was Confederation?
1867
Who founded New France?
Samuel de Champlain
Who were the first people to live in Canada?
Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis)
Name one reason Canada joined WWI.
Canada was part of the British Empire
Who was Canada’s Prime Minister during WWII?
William Lyon Mackenzie King
Who was Canada’s first Prime Minister?
Sir John A. Macdonald
What river was New France built along?
The St. Lawrence River
Name one First Nations group in Canada.
Cree / Haudenosaunee / Anishinaabe / Mi’kmaq (any one is fine)
What was trench warfare?
Fighting from deep trenches to protect soldiers
What was the Holocaust?
The genocide of six million Jewish people by the Nazis
What is Confederation?
The joining of colonies to form the country of Canada
What was the fur trade?
The trading of animal furs, mainly beaver pelts, for goods
What is an oral tradition?
Stories and knowledge passed down by word of mouth
Why was the Battle of Vimy Ridge important?
It showed Canada’s strength and independence as a nation
How did WWII affect life in Canada?
More factory jobs, rationing, and women entering the workforce
Why did colonies want to join Confederation?
For economic growth, protection, and better transportation
What happened at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham?
The British defeated the French and took control of New France
Why was the land important to Indigenous Peoples?
It provided food, shelter, spiritual meaning, and identity
How did WWI change Canada’s role in the world?
Canada gained international recognition and more independence
Why did Canada gain more independence after WWII?
Canada made its own decisions and became more respected globally
Name two provinces that were part of Confederation in 1867.
Ontario and Quebec
How did British rule change life in Canada?
British laws, language, and government became dominant
How did Indigenous Peoples help early European settlers?
They taught survival skills, shared food, and helped with travel and trade