First Peoples and New France
British North America
Becoming a Sovereign Nation
People
World War 1
100

Northwest Coastal peoples used this as their main food source

Salmon

100

Was Chief Pontiac an ally to the British or the French

French

100

Why was purchasing Rupert's Land (present day southern Manitoba) so desirable?

Excellent agricultural potential

100

This explorer became known of "The Father of New France" (1. Christopher Columbus, 2. Jacques Cartier, 3. John Cabot, 4. Samuel de Champlain)

Samuel de Champlain

100

What is the term for wanting to acquire more land/resources? (1. Imperialism, 2. Military Alliances, 3. Militarism, 4. Nationalism)

Imperialism

200

What was a long house?

A First Nations' home that could house up to 18 families

200

What Proclamation created boundaries between the Thirteen Colonies and the lands reserved for the First Nations to the west

The Royal Proclamation

200

Which province/territory was the last to join confederation? (1. Alberta, 2. Newfoundland, 3. Saskatchewan, 4. Yukon Territories)

Newfoundland

200

The construction of a railroad was the dream of who?

John A. Macdonald

200

The Triple Alliance consisted of which three countries? *100 points for each correct country*

Italy, Austria-Hungary, Germany

300

Why were houses on the seigneury built facing south?

Provided more sunlight for warmth and light

300

DAILY DOUBLE

Which current provinces were previously known as Upper Canada and Lower Canada?

300

Why was there a rush to purchase Rupert's Land?

The United States was threatening to overtake it

300

This explorer is accredited with mapping much of the st. Lawrence gulf and river (1. Christopher Columbus, 2. Jacques Cartier, 3. John Cabot, 4. Samuel de Champlain)

Jacques Cartier

300

The Triple Entente consisted of which three countries? *100 points for each correct country*

Britain, Russia, France

400

In the 1600s where was the headquarters for the Hudson's Bay Company and the NW company?

Montreal

400

What are three difficulties faced due to mass immigration of Loyalists and Europeans?

Lack of civilization, roads, and homes. Delay of land grants and political issues

400

What act decreased tension between the Metis and federal government?

The Manitoba Act

400

David Thompson was known for his astronomy and what?

Map-making skills

400

What was conscription during World War 1?

Forced enlistment into the armed forces, due to lack of volunteers

500

Who were the first European explorers to reach the New world

Vikings

500

Who acquired over 77 million acres of land in present-day southern Manitoba for Scottish highlanders?

Thomas Douglas

500

What was the name given to the group of Metis who forcibly overtook Fort Garry in order to be in political control

Red River Rebellion

500

During the arrival of the Europeans, who was the explorer who made it the Canada's east coast (perhaps Newfoundland), raised a cross, and claimed the land for England?

John Cabot
500

DAILY DOUBLE

Which war event was Canada involved in which broke the main line of German defence, taking back several towns and capturing 5,000-30,000 Germans? This was the beginning of the end for World War 1