What is?
What is colonization?
The process of establishing and taking control of lands
Who was Canada’s first Prime Minister?
Sir John A. Macdonald
Why is it important to understand how the railway affected different groups in Canada?
It impacted Indigenous peoples, settlers, and provinces differently
What was the outcome of the Battle of the Plains of Abraham in 1759?
A British victory that allowed control over Quebec
Which four provinces united to form Canada during Confederation in 1867?
Which four provinces united to form Canada during Confederation in 1867?
What was one goal of Confederation?
To build economic stability by uniting the colonies
Who helped promote cooperation between French and English colonies?
George-Étienne Cartier
Why was Confederation needed in 1867?
To unite the colonies for stronger defense, economic stability, and transportation
What was the purpose of the British North America Act?
To unite four provinces into one country
What impact did the Great Migration have on Canada?
It shifted the population from mainly French to British
What does consensus mean?
A decision-making process where everyone agrees
What role did George Brown play in Confederation?
He supported representation by population and unifying the colonies
Why did many Loyalists flee to Canada after the American Revolution?
To escape the United States after Britain’s defeat
How did the Quebec Act of 1774 affect French colonists?
It recognized the French language, religion, and legal system
Why was British Columbia persuaded to join Confederation?
The construction of a national railway
What was one reason for building a national railway in Canada?
To connect provinces and expand the country westward
Charles Tupper is best known for what?
Bring his province into Confederation.
How did the building of the railway impact Indigenous peoples?
It often ignored promises made to Indigenous peoples
What did the Act of the Union in 1841 accomplish?
It combined Canada West (Ontario) and Canada East (Quebec)
Where is Canada's parliament located?
Ontario/Ottawa
What is Canada Day?
The day in which Canada became a country
The group of people who have "one dead for every kilometer of track"
Chinese and Asian immigrants
What was the purpose behind the Quebec Act?
Recognized the French language, religion (Catholicism), and legal system within the British colony.
What was the purpose of the Royal Proclamation Act of 1763?
To establish British law in the colonies
This is the place where the last spike was driven in
Outside Revelstoke, British Columbia