Unit 1
What were the three nations that we learned about?
Haudenosaunee
Mi'kmaq
Anishinabe
How held the greatest advantage in surviving the cold climate in Canada?
First nations
Who is the 'runners of the woods'?
Coureurs de bois
What were the French and British superpowers fighting for?
Global Power
When British immigrants moved to BNA due to poverty and increased opportunities.
Great Migration
An agreement reached by the group as a whole.
Consensus
Who was the first Europeans to come to Canada? Where did they go to?
Vikings
L'Anse Aux Meadows
The process in which colonies send raw goods to the mothercountry and in return receive manufactured goods and support. The manufactured goods are also sold to other nations, and the mother country makes profit.
Mercantilism
Why did the French and British want control over Acadia?
It had an abundance of good farm land, was in a good location, and had Fortress Halifax.
What colony(ies) did not initially join the confederation?
Newfoundland
PEI
A society made up of many different groups of people, each with its own unique identities, ideas, perspectives, and culture.
Pluralistic Society
What was the main force behind the desire of European countries to fund the exploration of new lands?
Imperialism
When one ethnic group feels that they are superior to other groups.
Ethnocentric
Why did the British attack Fortress Louisburg first?
It was located at the entrance to the St. Lawrence river, which blocked access to Fortress Quebec (the most powerful place for New France.
When do we celebrate confederation?
July 1st, 1867
A society that:
- does not gather a lot of extra goods for trading because they would need to abandon it each time they moved
- is nomadic
- Had excellent knowledge of the land and seasons
Hunter Gatherer Society
What were the four factors of imperialism?
Economics
Religion
Competition
Curiosity
What was the starting reason for the extinction of the Beothuk people?
The British cut off their access to the ocean
What was the motivation for the War of Independence?
Britain began taxing American's without representation.
Why did maritime colonies fear joining confederation?
(2 reasons)
1. Increased Taxation
2. Loss of independence
Who were the three key officials in the sovereign council? What were they in charge of?
Governor: Representative of the King
Intendant: Mayor
Bishop: In charge of church, schools, hospitals, ect.
What was the main French colony in North America?
What did it run its economy from?
What was the main British colony in North America?
What did it run its economy on?
New France: Fur
13 Colonies: Farm
What is a loyalist? Who were loyalists in the War of Independence?
Loyalist: Someone who swears allegiance or remains loyal to their home country (Britain)
- Black Loyalists
- German Mennonites
- Haudenosaunee
The process by which a culture is absorbed into a more dominant culture.
Assimilation