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Question 1How did the Constitutional Act affect the name of Canada? The name "New Britain" was never used again The spelling changed from "Kanata" to "Canada" "Canada" could be said in both English and French The name "Canada" became official Question 2Which of these is a major reason why the USA invaded Canada in 1812? The Americans were disorganized militarily The Americans thought that they could conquer Canada easily The Americans were angry at the British for interfering with their shipping The Americans were mad at the British for burning the White House Question 3Who was the commander of the French at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham? Count Frontenac Samuel de Champlain Marquis de Montcalm Jean Talon Question 4When was the Battle of the Plains of Abraham? 1759 1774 1634 1608 Question 5What does the Iroquois word "kanata" mean? The place The people The village The house Question 6What is special about "l'Anse aux Meadows" today? It is the site of a land dispute It is a Newfoundland Provincial park There is a Viking party there every year It is a World Heritage site Question 7When was the first European settlement north of Florida established? 1640 1604 1614 1644 Question 8In 1793, Upper Canada became the first province in the British Empire to do what? Move towards the abolition of slavery Set large numbers of slaves free End slavery in all forms Ensure than all slaves could have one day off per week Question 9For whom did Jacques Cartier claim the land he explored? King Charles II of England Francis I of France King Ludwig I of Bavaria Queen Isabella II of Spain Question 10What does it mean to have responsible government? If the population becomes unhappy with the government, the government must resign The ministers of the Crown (the Prime Minister and the cabinet) must have the support of the majority of the elected representatives in order to govern The government must always do what is best for the people The Prime Minister must always look for ways to prove that his decisions are correct Question 11What year did the Montreal Stock Exchange open? 1898 1832 1904 1807 Question 12Who fought against the British invasion in 1812? Professional British soldiers English and French colonists Canadian volunteers, First Nations, and British soldiers Freed slaves Question 13Which of these groups of Aboriginals were both farmers and hunters? Huron-Wendat, Iroquois, and Dene Huron-Wendat and Iroquois Sioux and Huron-Wendat Cree and Dene Question 14After the Constitutional Act, what was the collective name given to the Atlantic colonies and the Canadas? New Britain British North America Canada The Atlantic colonies and the Canadas Question 15What did the Constitutional Act grant to the Canada for the first time? Responsible government Appointed legislative assemblies Elected legislative assemblies A Governor General
How did the Constitutional Act affect the name of Canada?
Which of these is a major reason why the USA invaded Canada in 1812?
Who was the commander of the French at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham?
When was the Battle of the Plains of Abraham?
What does the Iroquois word "kanata" mean?
What is special about "l'Anse aux Meadows" today?
When was the first European settlement north of Florida established?
In 1793, Upper Canada became the first province in the British Empire to do what?
For whom did Jacques Cartier claim the land he explored?
What does it mean to have responsible government?
What year did the Montreal Stock Exchange open?
Who fought against the British invasion in 1812?
Which of these groups of Aboriginals were both farmers and hunters?
After the Constitutional Act, what was the collective name given to the Atlantic colonies and the Canadas?
What did the Constitutional Act grant to the Canada for the first time?
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