Chapter 5
Who won the Battle on the Plains of Abraham?
The British won.
Who were the United Empire Loyalists?
the United Empire Loyalists were people who were still loyal to the British King after America became independant
A political standstill that halts decision making in the government
A deadlock
Who were the Metis?
The Metis were the children or descendants of Indigenous Women and European Men
This early French colony in the Maritimes became the center of conflict between Britain and France, leading to the Great Deportation
Acadia
Why were the Acadians deported?
the Acadians were deported because during the war they wanted to remain neutral and not take sides
What was the great migration?
The great migration was when a mass amount of loyalists came to Canada after the ‘American Revolution
These three things were part of the golden age
What is wind wood and sail
a metis leader and translator during important uprisings
Who was Louis Riel
A person who stayed loyal to Britain during times of conflict, especially the American Revolution
Loyalist
The British and the French were fighting for a long period of time
What was the seven year war?
What was Canada west Canada east?
Canada west and Canada east were the way Québec was split after the loyalists came to Canada.
In 1858 how many colonies were there in British North America?
Seven
This was the Metis traditional language
What is Michif
This high‑energy food made from dried meat, fat, and berries was essential for voyageurs and Métis
Pemmican
What was the Quebec act?
the Quebec act was the act that started bilingualism in Canada and allowed the canadiens to keep their identity
How did the American Revolution affect Canada
Many Loyalists were coming to Canada and Nova Scotia and Ouebec were split into different parts for different groups
When Britain urged the COLONIES to find new trade partners, they looked to this country
The United States Of America
This document created during the Red River Resistance listed the rights the metis wanted protected before joining Canada
The Metis Bill of Rights
A military tactic where an army surrounds a fortress and cuts off supplies until surrender
Seige
What was the difference between the French Perspectives and the British Perspectives during the seven year war
French: The French thought they were in control, They felt safe, Felt they could win the war
British: Outnumbered the French colonies, Wanted to gain control of the north
Who was Chief Tecumseh
Chief Tecumseh was an indigenous war Chris who helped repair the expansion of America into Indigenous lands
The BNA Act made Canada’s system this type
Federal Government
This man was a Scottish nobleman and bought a bunch of land from the Hudson Bay in hopes of turning Red River into into farming colony
Who was lord selkirk
An agreement where two countries lower tariffs for each other so trade becomes fair and mutually beneficial
Reciprocity