Help
Options
Didn't know it?
click below
click below
Knew it?
click below
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
retry
shuffle
restart
0:00
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Canada 4
6th Grade Social Studies: Unit 8 - Canada History & Quebec
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The first inhabitants of Canada came from where? | Asia across the Bering Land Bridge about out 15,000 years ago. |
| Around 1500, explorers from where arrived in Canada? | England and France |
| What was the English settlement called? | Newfoundland |
| What was the French settlement called? | New France |
| What was the first permanent settlement called? | Quebec |
| The French were mostly fur traders, but there were also some Catholic Missionaries there who wanted to do what? | convert the Native Americans to Christianity |
| After the British won the French and Indian War in 1763 took control of the French territory, French settlers were allowed to stay where? | Quebec |
| In 1774, the British passed the _____, which allowed the French settlers there to maintain their culture (religion, languages, and traditions). | Quebec Act |
| The tension between the French and English settlers led to what? | the division of Canada |
| Canada is divided into what (similar to states)? | provinces |
| Did Canada have to fight for independence form Great Britian? | No, they gained their independence through negotiations (unlike USA) |
| Why was Great Britain willing to allow Canada to be divided into provinces with their own unifying constitution? | because they would not have the expense of protecting a colony |
| A sovereign state has control over its own __________. | affairs (in other words, it is not controlled by another country) |
| As a member of a commonwealth, Canada is independent, but Canada is still _____ to Great Britain. | loosely connected (For example, members of the Commonwealth of Nations are made up of some of the former British empire and share some English influences) |
| Does Canada still recognizes the King/Queen of England? | Yes, but Canadian leaders are not bound to the monarchy |
| The Parliament in Canada is based on what? | the British Parliament |
| French Canadians were afraid of what in Quebec? | afraid that their language could disappear because Canadian culture was overwhelmed by the English. |
| Many wanted Quebec to ______ from Canada | secede (leave and be independent). |
| What did the Separatists what? | they want to separate from Canada |
| Did the people of Quebec vote to secede from Canada? What happened? | yes in 1980 and 1995, but both votes were in favor of staying a part of Canada, BUT it was very close (49.4% to 50.6%). |
| What is the official language in Quebec? | French |
| Why is Quebec important to Canada’s economy? | (1) a large part of Canada’s industry is centered in Quebec (2) it is rich in natural resources (3) it has access to many waterways for shipping and trade |
| During the 1900s, which branch of Christianity were most French Canadians? | Catholic |
| During the 1900s, which branch of Christianity were most British Canadians? | Protestant |
| What is the main reason why Quebecois want to separate from the rest of Canada? | (1) they felt their language and culture might disappear (2) they were tired of feeling like second-class citizens in their own country |
| What are 2 things that Canada’s government has done in order to keep the Quebecois happy? | (1) there are 2 official languages in Canada (2) passed several laws to help them preserve their language and culture |
Created by:
Engle Family
Popular Social Studies sets