Battles & Balance
Which two European powers fought for control of North America during the Seven Years' War?
Britain and France
What uprisings convinced Britain that Canada needed reform?
The Rebellions of 1837 and 1838
What does immigration mean?
Moving into a new country to live permanently
What are the three main types of rock?
Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic
What day did the colonies join into Confederation?
01 July, 1867
Who were the Acadians?
French-speaking settlers located primarily in Nova Scotia.
Who investigated the Rebellions, and what did he recommend?
Lord Durham, and he recommended Upper and Lower Canada form responcible government
Why did so many Irish people come to Canada in the 1840s?
Irish Potato Famine
Which is Canada's largest region?
The Canadian Shield
Which 4 colonies confederated to form the Dominion of Canada?
Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick
Why was Ft. Louisbourg important?
It guarded the St. Lawrence River
What was an unfair feature of the Act of Union?
Equal seats for Canada East and Canad West, even though the East had more people
What did many Chinese immigrates do?
Built the Canadian Pacific Railway and worked in Gold Rushes
Name any 3 regions of Canada
Quadrupal points if you can name all 7 (Thats 1200 points!)
Canadian Shield, Cordillera, Arctic Lands, Interior Plains, Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Lowlands, Hudson Bay Lowlands, and the Appalachian Region
Why were some colonies hesitant to join Confederation? You must name 3
Fear of higher taxes, loss of independance, and a better relationship with Britain and the U.S.
Why was the War of 1812 concidered a stalemate, yet is still concidered important for Canada?
No side gained land, but successful defence gave Canadians a sence of unity and pride distinct from Britain.
What does Responsible Government mean?
How did immigration during the 19th century help shape Canada's economy and development?
Immigrants provided labour for farms, fartories, and railways helping fuel economic growth and connecting regions across the country.
What type of rock often forms in acient seas or riverbeds and can contain fossils?
Sedimentary rocks
How did Confederation affect Indigenous nations' control over their lands?
The new federal government claimed authority over "Indians and lands reserved for Indians"
Why was Tecumseh's death concidered a turning point?
His death ended Indigenous confederacy in the Great Lakes Region.
Why did equal representation cause political deadlock?
Neither side could pass laws without the other's approval
What challanges did most Immigrant groups share?
Name 3How do Canada's physical regions and resources shape identity and regional diversity?
Each regions economy and way of life reflect its enviroment. Fishers in the atlantic, farmers in the Praries, loggers in the Cordillera.
Which colonies dominated the negotation that shaped Confederation?
Canada West and Canada East