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100
Name a Canadian city that sits below the 49th parallel
100
What is an Empire and provide 3 examples of Empires we've learned about
A large political unit, often made up of many different territories or peoples, that is controlled by a single ruler or government. Empires often expand through conquest.
Napoleonic, British, French, Austrian, Prussian, The Ashanti Empire (present-day Ghana), American, etc
100
The political revolutions we studied attempted to increase equality in which of the following areas?
A. Class
B. Gender
C. Race
D. Age
E. All of the above
Class. They're all caused by economic struggles and most deeply impacted class-based hierarchies!
100
When was Confederation
What is July 1st 1867
100
In which century did Champlain found Quebec?
Early 17th century
200
How tall was Napoleon Bonaparte?
Approximately 5'7"!
200
What is a revolution?
A revolution is a sudden and significant change in a society's way of thinking, politics, or a government.
It often involves the overthrow of an existing system, like a government, and the creation of a new one.
200
Which form of government would Robespierre support?
A. A system of government in which a king or queen holds complete and unrestricted power over the state and its people.
B. A form of government where the people elect representatives to make decisions and laws on their behalf.
C. A system of government in which power is divided between a central (national) government and regional governments (like provinces or states), each with their own responsibilities and authority.
B. Robespierre would support a Republic
200
Which island colony did not become part of Canada in 1867?
What is Prince Edward Island or Vancouver Island
200
The Estates General was called together for the first time in over 150 years in ________
1789
300
What was a traveling voyageur's favourite snack?
Multiple right answers.
Pea soup, bread specifically a galette, or pemmican
300
A form of monarchy where a king or queen acts as the official head of state, but their powers are limited by a constitution and real political power is often held by elected officials.
What is a constitutional monarchy?
300
Why did the Industrial Revolution begin in Britain?
There's at least 4 reasons!
They had a large population that was looking for work after the Enclosure Laws, access to trade especially through mercantilist policies in their colonies, had natural resources and people inventing new ways to work
300
How does the 7 Years' War impact the creation of Canada?
It instigates the American Revolution, France ceded New France to Britain, Britain created the Royal Proclamation.
300
When was the Declaration of Independence written?
1776
400
How can we summarize the motives for imperialism?
God, Gold, Glory
400
What is colonialism?
A specific form of imperialism where one country establishes settlements in another territory and controls it politically and economically, often exploiting its resources and people.
400
How can we summarize the goals of the French Revolution? 3 specific words became the motto of the revolution.
Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité
400
Which Four Colonies Were Part of the Original Confederation
What is Canada East (Quebec), Canada West (Ontario), Nova Scotia and New Brunswick
400
When was Louis XVI beheaded?
1793
500
Describe the flag of the Dominion of Canada
500
What existing structure helped inspire the American colonists to create a federalist system?
The Haudenosaunee Confederacy is credited with demonstrating "enlightened, democratic principles of government" by the American Congress
500
How did working in a factory compare to working in a cottage industry?
Answers will vary! What do you think, do they get the points?
500
Name three reasons for a railroad at Confederation
Improving Trade, Defense, and Transportation
500
Which year was the Charlottetown Conference held?
1864.