Colonies
How many colonies were on the coast of the present day US
13
Who were the Acadians?
Acadians were French settlers
What animal pelt was the most wanted in the fur trade?
Beaver
What was the northwest passage?
A route to the Pacific ocean
Who was the first english settler to build a colony in north america?
Walter Raleigh
What word means one company having total control over a product, like beaver pelts?
A monopoly
In 1713 what treaty was signed between the French and the British to create peace?
The Treaty of Utrecht
Besides losing land, what other major problem did European settlement bring to Indigenous populations?
Sicknesses, Land loss, Food loss, Beaver loss
What was the effect of the British colonies on the Beothuk people?
The British colonies' effect on the Beothuk people leading to their extinction
What word means an economic system where a home country gets rich from its colonies' resources?
Mercantilism
What was the name of the new British city built in Nova Scotia after the Acadians were forced out?
Halifax
What were the reasons that the British wanted to expand into North America?
Economy, Competition, Quality of Life, and Religious freedom
What were some key jobs First Nations people did to help the fur trade work?
Hunted, Guided, and Provided
What is a formal agreement between nations, often used to define land rights with first nations groups?
A treaty
Which two big companies fought over the fur trade business?
Hudson’s bay company and North West Company
To prevent the Canadiens from rebelling like the American colonies, which British Act of 1774 allowed them to practice their Catholic faith and use French civil laws?
The Quebec Act.
What were the people called who stayed loyal to Britain during the American Revolution and moved to Canada?
Loyalists
When was Hudson's bay established?
May 2nd, 1670
What were the 4 main reasons British wanted to colonize?
The four main reasons the British wanted to colonize were for economic gain, to achieve political power and compete with other European nations, to provide an outlet for religious freedom for persecuted groups, and for social reasons, such as finding new homes for England's poor and unemployed.
Were First Nations people asked if they agreed to the creation of Canada in 1867?
No, First Nations people were not consulted or asked for their consent regarding the creation of Canada in 1867