Chapter 5
Why was there a struggle between France and Britain for control of Acadia?
the process of becoming part of a different cultural group.
forcefully
Why did the American War of Independence begin?
America wanted to break free from British rule
How did the Loyalist migration impact the First Nations people?
Caused a shift in treaties between British and First Nations (from peace and friendship to land)
Loyalists moved in First Nation hunting and fishing grounds
What triggered the Great Migration? (2)
Machines took job from people after the Industrial Revolution, many people lost their farms
the Napoleonic Wars ended causing an economic slowdown and unemployment, there was a famine.
What was the oath of neutrality?
The Acadians promised to remain neutral if a war broke out between the British and French
What is Ostracize?
to banish or exclude somebody from society or a particular group
Who were the two divided groups in the Thirteen Colonies?
The Patriots and the Loyalists
Why did America decide to go after British North America in the War of 1812?
It was the closest way for them to attack Britain
What led to the Rebellions of 1837-1838?
the people in upper and lower Canada were frustrated with the form of government they were under
What was the oath of allegiance?
an oath stating that if a war broke out between the British and French the Acadians would side with the British
How did the Royal Proclamation aim to assimilate the Canadiens?
Having a British style government in Quebec
Not allowing Catholics to hold positions in government
Getting rid of French civil law
Encouraging settlers from the Thirteen Colonies to move to Quebec
What is a refugee?
Someone who flees to another country to escape danger in their country
Who joined the War of 1812 against America? (3)
English speaking Canadians
Canadiens
First Nations People
How did Britain respond to the rebellions in 1838?
The king sent Lord Durham to do a royal commission
What was the Great Deportation?
When the British made the Acadians leave their homes
Why was the Quebec Act created? (3)
People in the Thirteen Colonies were rebelling against Britain so Britain became nervous that Canadiens would do the same thing
There were more Canadiens in Quebec than British people
Britain decided to return to the Canadiens some of their rights to keep them happy in the colony
Where did many loyalists flee?
Quebec and Nova Scotia
How were Americans treated in BNA after the War of 1812?
Some of them were forced to leave and no more were allowed to enter
What were Lord Durhams three recommendations?
1. unite upper and lower Canada - province of Canada
2. establish a more democratic government
3. assimilate the Canadiens
Why did the Great Deportation happen?
The Acadians would not sign the oath of allegiance and Britain did not trust them
What did the Quebec Act allow? (4)
Catholic people could practice their religion
Canadiens were allowed to hold government positions
they reinstated French civil law
Extended the boundaries of Quebec beyond the proclamation line.
Who were among the refugees? Which groups of people? (4)
Black loyalists
British people loyal to Britain
First Nations people
German Mennonites
What are the four main points that came out of the Constitutional Act?
-divide Quebec into upper and lower Canada
Upper Canada- British civil and criminal law
Lower Canada - French civil law and British criminal law
-set aside lands for Protestant churches and guaranteed Canadien rights to the Catholic church
-Established officials and legislative council appointed by Britain in each colony
What were the four main pillars of the Act of Union?
-Combined upper and lower Canada into one province
-created a legislative council that the governor appointed
-created an assembly with an equal number of elected representatives from Canada West and Canada East
-made English the official language of the government