During this war British North America successfully defended its colonies against the United States. (Hint Matt, Alex, and Nicolas did their project on this).
What is the war of 1812?
100
The union of province and territories forming Canada.
What is Confederation?
200
A large amount of people emigrated to British Columbia for this "rush"
What are gold rushes?
200
taxes on imported goods.
What is Tariffs?
200
July 1, 1867 marked the first day of this holiday where the nation of Canada was formed.
What is Canada day?
300
During the 1861 census of British North America this nation was the main country of origin for the settlers.
Who are the British?
300
In the 1840s this city flourished. It is the current home of the Le Canadians.
What is Montreal?
300
A Treat signed in 1854 which meant mutual reduction of tariffs.
What is Reciprocity Treaty?
300
An Irish nationalist organization founded in the U.S. that encouraged revolutionary activity to overthrow British rule in Ireland.
What is the Fenians?
300
The main influence in writing the resolutions, he was the first Prime Minister of Canada.
Who is John A. Macdonald?
400
Slaves from escaped to Canada West and Nova Scotia using this secret network.
What is the Underground Railroad?
400
Present day Ontario was called this during the days of British North America.
What is Canada East?
400
British laws that governed the import and export of grain; in Britain, cereal grains were called corn.
What is Corn Laws?
400
The method of which the British would not fire until enemy troops advanced. Was used at a time where Britain withdrew its troops from the BNA colonies making them feel threatened.
What is "The Thin Red Line"
400
The conference held in Quebec City, were they worked our the rules for sharing power in the new country.
What is the Quebec Conference?
500
Prime Minister of Canada from 1921-1930 and 1935-1948, who once stated, "Canada has too much geography."
Who is William Lyon Mackenzie King?
500
Present day Quebec was called this during the days of British North America.
What is Canada East?
500
Trade among the BNA colonies.
What is intercolonial Trade?
500
The belief that the united States had a duty to take over the land of North America.
What is Manifest Destiny?
500
In 1864 this conference was held in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, to discuss the idea of a Maritime union.