Ch. 5
What colony did the British Capture in order to lead up to the siege of Quebec?
Louisburgh
Who did the British government send Canada to listen to their complaints.
Lord Durham
What is a political deadlock
A political deadlock is when political groups refuse to compromise making it impossible to pass laws
Define Métis
People of First Nation and European Ancestry.
What Agreement was Signend between France and Britain After the capturing of Montreal?
Treaty of Paris
Who were the United Empire Loyalists?
Residents of Britain that moved to the USA since they're still loyal to the British king after the War of Independence.
When did PEI join confederation
PEI joined confederation in 1873
What did the Métis do?
Fur trading, hunting, farming.
Which French general died in the Battle on the Plains of Abraham?
Montcalm
What year did Britain recognize the United States of America?
1873
What does rep by pop mean
Representation by population meant that elected members all represented the same amount of people, the larger the population, the more representatives.
Where did the Métis live?
In Red River, Manitoba.
What happened to New France in the Royal Proclamation of 1763?
New France was now in the hands of the british
Why did the War of 1812 begin, and how did it end?
It began when the British teamed up with the First Nations, and fought to maintain rights for the Aboriginal. Americans fought back since they wanted to take over all British's colonies.
The war resulted in a deadlock. A border was created known as the 49th parallel
Why did they want to build a railway in British North America?
Tracks connected towns and cities making transportation easier. Businesses could also move their goods quicklier.
What did Lord Selkirk do?
Bought a huge piece of land from the HBC and got people to settle there but the Métis were already living there.
What is the last colony that the british took from the french?
Montreal
Which countries were involved in the Great Migration, and what were the outcomes.
Countries such as England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland contributed.
The population of Canada increased, new industries were created (which boosted the economy), and Canada was shaped by British values and lifestyle.
How many colonies were there by 1858 in British North America
By 1858, there was 7 colonies in British North America
What was the Pemmican Proclamation?
In 1814 a law came out that the Métis were not allowed to take any meat, fish, or vegetables from the Red River settlement.