Fur Trade & Early Immigration
What group of people developed a unique culture from both Indigenous and European ancestry during the fur trade?
The Métis
What battle in 1759 helped Britain gain control of New France?
The Battle of the Plains of Abraham
In what year did Confederation occur?
1867
Who led the Red River Rebellion?
Louis Riel
What are push and pull factors?
A reason that causes people to leave their home country / A reason that attracts people to a new country
What was the main item Europeans wanted from Canada during the fur trade?
Beaver pelts
Which two European countries fought for control of North America during the Seven Years' War?
Britain and France
What country was created by Confederation in 1867?
The Dominion of Canada
What group was most involved in the Red River Rebellion?
The Métis
What system was introduced in 1967 to select immigrants based on skills rather than race?
The Points System
What was one advantage First Nations gained through participation in the fur trade?
Access to European goods such as metal tools, guns, and beads.
What military strategy involves surrounding a city and cutting off supplies?
A siege
Which four provinces formed Canada at Confederation?
Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia
What province was created as a result of the Red River Rebellion?
Manitoba
What tax was charged to discourage Chinese immigrants from entering Canada?
The Chinese Head Tax
What was the name of the licensed workers who transported trade goods by canoe?
Voyageurs
What fortress protected access to the St. Lawrence River and New France?
Louisbourg
What major transportation project helped unite Canada after Confederation?
The Canadian Pacific Railway
Why were the Métis concerned about Canadian expansion into the West?
They feared losing their land, culture, language, and rights.
What makes Canada a democracy?
Citizens elect representatives and have the right to vote and participate in government.
How did fur trading posts help shape modern Canada?
Many became permanent settlements and cities.
Name the two generals who both died after the Battle of the Plains of Abraham.
General Wolfe and General Montcalm
Give one reason leaders wanted Confederation.
Protection from the United States, economic growth, building a railway, or stronger government.
What caused the conflict that led to the Red River Rebellion?
The Canadian government purchased Rupert's Land and planned to take control without consulting the Métis, who feared losing their land, rights, language, and culture.
What does reconciliation mean in Canada?
Working to build respectful relationships and address past harms between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.