First Nations, French and British Societies
What are the two main types of Economies for First Nations?
Farming
Hunting and Gathering
French Fur Traders were also known as what?
Coureur De Bois or Voyageurs
These people fled the United States for British North America because they did not agree with the American Revolution
The United Empire Loyalists
When did Canada officially become it’s own, independent Country?
July 1, 1867
What is a Provisional Government and Why did the Metis create one?
A Temporary Government
To put together a Bill of Rights to present to the Canadian Government about their concerns
A country extending its control over other countries, often using economic or military means
What is Imperialism.
The King of France appointed the Sovereign Council to rule New France in his place. What jobs made up the Sovereign Council?
Governor
Intendant
Bishop
How did the passing of the Treaty of Paris following the 7 Years War affect North America
Gave all of Frances possessions in North America to the British.
Name the four heroes of the War of 1812
Laura Secord, Charles de Salabery, Tecumseh, Sir Isaac Brock
Which Provinces were the first to join Confederation?
Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia
Why was Canada becoming interested Rupert’s Land?
It had lots of resources and good farming land available for new settlers.
Did not want the Americans to move into that land
A process by which a culture or individual is absorbed into a more dominant culture because of its overwhelming influence
What is Assimilation
What are the 4 main reasons European Imperial Countries began exploring the world?
Economics
Competition
Religion
Curiosity
What unique role did the Metis play in the Fur Trade?
Translators
This Province was created in response to Loyalists immigration in Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
The Durham Report had two recommendations for change in order to avoid more rebellions in Canada. Name 1 recommendation
Unite Upper and Lower Canada into a Single Colony
Grant the British Colonies in North America Responsible Government
What crime was Louis Riel found guilty of?
Treason
A viewpoint that judges other global cultures and ideas according to personal values and standards, believing ones own ethnic group is superior.
What is Ethnocentrism
Why did European countries want to find a “New Silk Road” by water?
The Land route to Asia was long and dangerous. There were many road blocks and thieves.
How did the passing of the Royal Proclamation and Quebec Acts affect the 13 Colonies?
They were not allowed to expand their land Westward in favour of the First Nations (RP) and French Canadiens (QA)
Because of the Influx of Loyalists into Quebec, the British passed the Constitutional Act, which did what?
Created Upper and Lower Canada.
Upper Canada was given to the English speaking colonists and Loyalists
Lower Canada was given to the French Canadiens
The Rebellions of Upper and Lower Canada began because of colonists anger over issues with this type of government system
Representative Government
What dilemma did Sir John A Macdonald face with regards to Louis Riel. What decision did he make and why?
Whether Riel should live or die.
Decided he should die in order to gain English Speaking support and win the next Federal Election
An economic system that allowed an imperial country to become rich by selling the resources taken from its colonies.
What is Mercantilism
What is the relationships between Imperialism and Mercantilism
Imperialism is creating colonies in new lands
Mercantilism is taking the resources from those colonies and selling them
What were 3 negative impacts of the Fur Trade for the First Nations?
Any 3 of the following:
Spread of Disease
Loss of Language
Loss of Land
Loss of Culture/Way of Life
Danger of Travel
Who were the two countries competing in the War of 1812
The United States of American and Britain (British North America)
There were 3 reasons the colony of Canada began considering uniting together. Name 1.
Political Deadlock between Canada West and Canada East
Lack of Trade
Fear of American Invasion
Name one demand found in the Métis Bill of Rights
French and English be used in government documents
Residents have say in new laws
Metis keep their land and rights
Fed. Government negotiate with First Nations
Local people elect local officials
The crime of betraying ones country
What is Treason