Canada and Confederation
What is Canada's national capital?
Ottawa
What is a revolution?
A major and often rapid change in a society or government.
What does Indigenous mean?
The original peoples of a particular area
What does the word "industry" generally refer to?
The production of goods and services
What is a right?
A freedom or protection that citizens are entitled to
How many provinces are there in Canada?
10.
There are also 3 territiories
Which famous revolution began in 1775 between the Loyalists and the Patriots?
The American Revolution
Inuit, and Metis
What type of engine powered many factories during the Industrial Revolution?
Steam Engine
What is democracy?
A system of government in which citizens have a role in choosing their leaders and making decisions
What year did Canadian Confederation happen? (When did Canada become a Country?)
1867
What famous document declared that the American colonies were independent from Britain?
The Declaration of Independence
What is a treaty?
A formal agreement between two or more groups or governments.
Where did people move to in the Industrial Revolution?
From rural areas to cities
What are the 3 levels of government in Canada?
Federal, Provincial, Municipal
What is the last province or territory to join Canada? Bonus points if you can tell me the year they joined
Nunavut - 1999
DAILY DOUBLE
What major revolution started in Europe in 1789?
The French Revolution
When did the last Residential School close in Canada?
1997
Low wages, Long hours, Dangerous working conditions, Child Labour, etc.
What level of government is in charge of Education?
Provincial
Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick
What is the most famous rebellion in Canadian History and for double points, who was the Metis leader of this rebellion?
The Red River Rebellion led by Louis Riel
What is reconciliation in the context of Indigenous peoples and Canada?
The process of repairing relationships between Indigenous peoples and non-Indigenous Canadians by recognizing past and ongoing harms and working toward a more respectful relationship.
What is the name for a group of workers that join together to fight for better wages, and better conditions?
A Union
Who is the MLA for Nanaimo-Gabriola? (Covers most of the Cedar area)
Sheila Malcolmson