7.1.

4: assess, critically, the economic competition

related to the control of the North American fur trade
by exploring and reflecting
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answer the question.

1. In economic completion, “winning” means

A. getting furs first
B. control of wealth
C. control of ports
D. having allies

2. For the First Nations peoples, trading meant

A. peace
B. new tools
C. friendships
D. all of the above

3. During the Fur Trade the French were NOT allies with the
A. Haudenosaunee
B. Mi’ kmaq
C. Cree
D. Ouendat

4. Many First Nations peoples

A. accepted Christian teachings easily
B. followed either Christian or traditional beliefs, but not both
C. converted to Christianity for military and trade alliances
D. became missionaries themselves

5. The Métis people settled in an area called

A. Québec City
B. Trois Riviéres
C. Montréal
D. Red River

6. Métis women were perceived as

A. trading and business partners
B. prepared the furs and clothing
C. skilled interpreters
D. all of the above
Short Answer
Please answer each question in full sentences. Each short answer question will
be worth 4 points.
7. The fur trader and First Nations peoples came into contact as early as the 1600s. In a few
sentences, discuss the role each group had in the fur trade. Think of how each society
contributed to the fur trade including French, British, Métis, and First Nations Groups. Be
specific.

8. The main fur trading centres were located on the St. Lawrence River. How did geography
affect this choice? What were the names of the main trading centres and why were they
positioned here? Was this a good choice? Explain.
7.1.5 assess, critically, the political competition
between the French and the British in attempting to
control North America by exploring and reflecting
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answer the question.

9. Which of the following is not part of the Québec Act, which was passed in 1774?
A. Québec had complete religious freedom to be either Catholic or Protestant.
B. The boundaries of Québec were extended beyond the proclamation line.
C. Canadiens could hold government positions without having to take an oath of loyalty.
D. French civil law was reinstated.

10. Cajun is a short way of saying

A. British
B. Acadian
C. Haudenosaunee
D. French

11. The Mi’ kmaq called their homeland

A. Mi’ kma’ ki
B. Acadia
C. Anishinabe Nation
D. Thirteen Colonies

12. The great Deportation affected the Mi’ kmaq people because they had a history of alliance,
friendship, and with the Acadians
A. neutrality
B. protection
C. settlements
D. intermarriage

13. Britain took control of Acadia through which treaty?

A. Treaty of Paris
B. Treaty of Royal Proclamation
C. Trey of Louisbourg
D. Treaty of Utrecht

14. was a leader of the Odawa Nation who organized an alliance of First Nations to
Oppose Britain’s takeover.
A. Pontiac
B. Noondam
C. Minweweh
D. Vaudreuil
15. Which of the following factors contributed to Britain’s decision to deport the Acadians?
A. The Acadians did not live up to heir oath or neutrality.
B. The British settlers outnumbered the French settles two to one.
C. The British Assumed they could not trust the Acadians, because they were French.
D. Even though the Acadians had lived under British rule for more than 40 years, they were
unruly and were unable to live peacefully

16. Fort Louisbourg was built on what is today ?

A. Halifax
B. Cape Breton Island
C. Belleisle
D. Grand Pré

17. The Royal Proclamation of 1763 made it clear that Britain expected the Canadiens to
?
A. leave
B. assimilate
C. coexist
D. pay tithes

Short Answer
Please answer each question in full sentences. Each short answer question will
be worth 4 points.
18. Describe the relationship between the French and the Mi’ kmaq. How was this relationship
different that that of the British and the Haudenosaunee?

19. Why was Acadia a centre of conflict between Britain, France, and the Mi’ kmaq?
7.1.6 assess, critically, how political, economic and
military events contributed to the foundations of
Canada by exploring and reflecting
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answer the question.
20. Which of the following moved to British North America during the Loyalist migration?
A. Black Loyalists
B. the Haudenosaunee people
C. Mennonites
D. all of the Above

21. “Freedom and a farm” was something offered to

A. First Nations peoples
B. Mennonites
C. slaves
D. Americans

22. Many Loyalists moved to Nova Scotia for the farmland. This, however put the
Nation at the an disadvantage, as they were not within the territory described as “Indian
Territory”
A. Mi’ kmaq
B. Cree
C. Mohawk
D. Oneida

23. The Constitutional Act of 1791 did all the following except:
A. divide Québec into Upper and Lower Canada
B. give each colony a government
C. set aside lands for Protestant churches
D. move the Mi’ kmaq people to “Indian Territory”

24. The Americans declared war on British North America in 1812 because they
A. were upset with Britain for blocking eerie trade with France
B. did not like the Loyalists
C. support the French Revolution
D. wanted a republic

25. Chief Tecumseh was an ally of the

A. Americans
B. Canadiens
C. British
D. Cree
27. The boundary between Canada and with United States was set
A. by the king and George Washington
B. by debates among First Nations
C. through a series or treaties
D. by the Canadiens

Short Answer
Please answer each question in full sentences. Each short answer question will
be worth 4 points.
28. In a few sentences explain who the United Empire Loyalists were.

29. What is a republic? How is it different from a monarchy?

Essay
Please answer ONE the following questions in full sentences. The essay
question will be worth 20 points.
1. How did the War of 1812 shape Canada? Do you think the war was good or bad for
Canada’s development and identity? Discuss your perspective. Make sure to use examples
wherever possible

2. We have learned that many people played a key role in the development of the fur trade.
What was the role of First Nations and Metis women in the fur trade?

3. In 1763, Britain wanted to establish peace in North America so it created the Royal
Proclamation, a statement of law and policy. What were these laws and policies? Did they
in fact create peace among the people in North America? Be sure to consider all
perspectives in your answer as this proclamation affected the British, the French, and First
Nations.