Vocabulary
This document organizes the government and its powers.
The Constitution
To build settlements and develop trade in lands
To colonize
What Canada was called before it was named Canada
New France
World War 1 was also known as...
The Great War
A railroad/transcontinental railroad
A fee demanded by the government to pay for public services
Tax
The belief that territory can be expanded to the Pacific Ocean
Manifest Destiny
What were French settlers looking for when they settled in Canada?
neutral
Ending slavery
Settlers of a new land
This group of people were forced to move westward
Native Americans
True or False:
The French settlers generally got along well with Native Americans?
True
What is a ruler with complete control called?
A dictator
Who was the president during the Civil War
Abraham Lincoln
A partnership
The trail that pioneers followed to move west.
The Oregon Trail
Name 1 reason why farming was more difficult in Canada
1. less sunlight
2. colder temperatures
3. more snow
Name 3 countries that were allies during WW1 and WW2
England, France, Soviet Union/Russia
The Emancipation Proclamation made what official?
The ending of slavery/freedom from slavery
War between opposing groups of citizens in the same country.
A civil war
Two explorers who set out from St. Louis to the Pacific Ocean
Lewis and Clark
What act the British pass in 1774 that allowed the French to keep their culture?
The Quebec Act
Name all 3 countries that make up the Axis powers during WW2
Japan, German, Italy
After the battle of Gettysburg, Lincoln delivered the __________ _________ to honor all fallen soldiers.
The Gettysburg address