Early Canada & New France
French explorer who arrived in 1534 and claimed land for France
who is Jacques Cartier
author of the Declaration of Independence
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
Rebellions broke out in these two areas in 1837
What are Upper and Lower Canada
first president of the United States.
Who is George Washington?
The highest point in North America
hat is Mt. McKinley (Denali)?
Kanata was interpreted by this explorer as the name of the country.
Who is Jacques Cartier?
the 13 Colonies fought this country to gain independence
What is Great Britain
Date that Canada was founded as a country
What is July 1, 1867
15 million dollar deal that nearly doubled the size of the USA
What is the Louisiana Purchase
Oldest city in the USA, located in Florida
What is St. Augustine
Present-day province that was once the heart of Acadia.
What is Nova Scotia/New Brunswick?
Main general of the Continental Army
who is George Washington?
Last province to join Canada
what is Newfoundland
The first national constitution of the USA
What are the Articles of Confederation
Explorer who mapped much of North America looking for a route to Asia
Who is Jacques Cartier?
These two European nations fought over land in Acadia
Who are Britain and France
famous "midnight rider" who warned that the British were coming
Who is Paul Revere
Canada's first French-speaking Prime Minister
Who is Wilfred Laurier?
First president to be born in a hospital.
Who is Jimmy Carter?
the only U.S. president to never marry
Who is James Buchanan
System of land distribution used in New France
What is the Seigneurial System?
First permanent English settlement in America
What is Jamestown?
he two political parties created in the Assembly of Lower Canada
What are the Tory Party and the Parti Canadien?
City that served as the first capital of the USA
What is New York City
name of the seaway connecting the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes
What is the St. Lawrence