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Early History of Can

The Early History of Canada - Chapter 5

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Whose explorations in North America were important because they established an English claim to land in Canada? John Cabot
Which explorer expanded the French claim to Canada by exploring the St. Lawrence River? Jacques Cartier
What explorer gave the name Mont Real to the present day Montreal? Jacques Cartier
Name the rich fishing areas on the shores of Canada. Grand Banks
Who were warriors, sailors, and storytellers from Scandinavia? Vikings
Name a faster/easier route to Asia that the Europeans were seeking. The Northwest Passage
What does the Huron word Kanata mean? the village
Who was the Son of Eric the Red? Leif Ericson
What are stories that originated in Iceland and were passed down from generation to generation? sagas
What event happened about 1000 years ago? The vikings arrived in North America
Which English general led the army that captured the city of Quebec? James Wolfe
Who were the group of people forced to leave Canada because they would not swear an oath to of loyalty to the British King? the Acadians
What caused the French and Indian War? the rivalry between England and France
Name the place where Indians and Trappers would go to exchange pelts for goods. trading post
Who came to Canada during and after the American Revolution? the Loyalists
What language is spoken in Upper Canada? English
Which group of Indians were allies of the French during the French and Indian War? The Huron
Whose goal was to convert the Indian tribes of Canada to Christianity? Missionaries
Who transported furs between trading posts and settlements? voyageurs
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