Who Was He?
Background Info
Importance To Canada
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Who was Jean-Charles Chapais?

A Founding Father of Canada

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True or False

In 1845 Jean-Charles Chapais became the first President of Canada

False, In 1845 Jean-Charles Chapais became the first mayor of Saint Denis de la Bouteillerie

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Jean Charles Chapais was famously known as _______ during key conferences.

quiet

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What century was Jean-Charles Chapais born?

The 19th century

Decemeber 2nd, 1811

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How many children did Jean-Charles Chapais have with Georgina Dionne?

6

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Which Party was Jean-Charles Chapais part of?

a) Parti Bleu

b) Parti Rouge

c) Parti Vert

a) Parti Bleu

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How old was Jean-Charles Chapais when he died?

73

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Jean-Charles Chapais attended school at...

a) home with a private tutor

b) Mcgill University

c) Séminaire de Nicolet

c) Séminaire de Nicolet

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Jean-Charles Chapais was the first _______________ to ever be appointed in the Dominion of Canada.

Minister of Agriculture

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Where was Jean-Charles Chapais born?

Rivière-Ouelle, a small town in Kamouraska. Located in Bas-Saint-Laurent on the southern shore of the St. Lawrence River, Kamouraska is part of Quebec.

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What did Jean-Charles Chapais do for a living before entering politics?

a) a mayor

b) a shepard

c) a merchant

d) a farmer

d) a farmer & c) a merchant

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True or False

Jean Charles Chapais was known for being extremely loud and outgoing in key confrences.

False

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What was Jean-Charles Chapais cultural heritage?

Jean-Charles Chapais was a Catholic French Canadian

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True or False

Jean-Charles Chapais was pressured into politics by his wife and father in law

True, Jean-Charles Chapais never wanted to become a member of the legislature

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True or False

Jean Charles Chapais wasn't fully involved in the confrences that created Canada.

False Jean-Charles Chapais was famously quiet during confrences but he was still an official delegate and a key negotiator.