Explorers & Early Colonies
What explorer founded Quebec City in 1608?
Samuel de Champlain
What war united British colonists, French colonists, First Nations, and Metis against American expansion?
The war of 1812
In what year did Confederation occur?
1867
What animal's fur was most common during the fur trade?
What is one right Canadians have?
The right to be treated equally regardless of differences (or another reasonable answer)
Why did European countries send explorers overseas?
To gain land, resources, and prestige
What were the two new colonies created when Quebec was divided in 1791?
Upper Canada and Lower Canada
What document created the Dominion of Canada?
The British North America Act (BNA) or the Confederation Act
What company controlled much of the fur trade?
The Hudson's Bay Company
What is one responsibility of Canadian citizens?
Respecting others' rights, contributing to the community, or voting (or another reasonable answer)
Name 2 permanent French settlements established in New France
Port-Royal, Quebec City, Trois-Rivieres, or Montreal
What was the name of the province created when Upper Canada and Lower Canada were united?
The Province of Canada
Name two provinces that joined Confederation in 1867
Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, or Nova Scotia
What was a trading post?
A place where people met, traded goods, stored supplies, and stayed while travelling.
Rights come with what?
Responsibilities.
What colony did Britain gain control of in 1763?
New France
What document established a border between the United States and British North America?
The Treaty of Paris (1783)
What is the name of Canada's leader in the parliamentary system? $100 bonus if you can tell me who the first leader was.
The Prime Minister - bonus Sir John A. MacDonald
Name two roles people had in the fur trade.
Hunter, trapper, guide, interpreter, clerk, voyageur, or coureur des bois.
Why is it important to respect the rights of others?
It helps people live fairly, safely, and peacefully together.
What act recognized French language and religious rights in Quebec?
The Quebec Act (1774)
What secret network helped enslaved Black people escape to Canada?
The Underground Railroad
What conference brought leaders from the British colonies together to discuss joining together as one country?
The Charlottetown Conference
What goods were shipped from Europe to North America during the fur trade? Name at least 3.
Manufactured goods (accept tools, supplies, metal goods, or clothing).
Give two examples of how a citizen can contribute to their community.
Volunteering, helping neighbours, participating in community events, or supporting local organizations.