KEY TERMS
What is migration?
This term means the movement of people from one place to another.
Why was the Great Deportation important?
It removed Acadians and changed population/culture in Canada with less French influence.
What caused the Great Deportation?
Acadians refused to swear loyalty/fight for Britain
What happened to Acadians after deportation?
They were scattered and lost their land
Why was control of land in North America more important than just winning battles for Britain and France?
Land provided resources, trade routes, and long-term power, which shaped control over Canada.
What is deportation?
This term means being forced to leave your home by a government.
Why was Acadia important to Britain and France?
It controlled land, trade routes, and military position
What caused the Seven Years’ War?
Britain and France competing for land and power
How did Loyalists change Canada?
Increased British population and demand for land
How did British policies toward Canadiens change over time?
From control to compromise (Quebec Act)
Who are Loyalists?
These were people who remained loyal to Britain and moved to Canada/ fought against Americans in the American revolution.
Why was the Seven Years’ War important for Canada?
Britain gained control of New France
What caused the Great Migration?
Poverty, famine, and opportunity in Canada
How did the War of 1812 impact Canada?
Strengthened British control and identity
Why might the Acadians’ decision to remain neutral have led to negative consequences for them?
Because both Britain and France saw them as untrustworthy, which led to their deportation.
What are refugees?
This term describes people who are forced to leave their homes due to war, danger, or government actions.
Why was the Quebec Act important?
It protected French culture, language, and religion
Why did Loyalists move to Canada?
They supported Britain and left after the American Revolution
How did migration affect Indigenous peoples?
Loss of land and increased pressure from settlers
How did decisions made by Britain throughout this unit consistently affect Indigenous peoples?
They were often excluded from decisions and lost land as Britain prioritized control and settlement.
What is assimilation?
This term describes when a government tries to make a group give up their language, laws, and culture to become more like the dominant group.
Why was the Royal Proclamation of 1763 important in shaping relationships between Britain, Canadiens, and Indigenous peoples in Canada?
It attempted to control land and create order by limiting settlement and managing relationships, but it often ignored Indigenous rights and failed to fully assimilate Canadiens.
Why did Britain create the Royal Proclamation?
To control land and maintain peace after conflict
How did population changes in British North America lead to long-term political and cultural changes in Canada?
More British settlers increased demand for British laws and culture, shifting power and shaping Canada’s identity.
What pattern can you see in how Britain gained and maintained control in Canada throughout this unit?
Britain used war, migration, and laws/policies to gain control and manage the population.