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Why did Lord Strathcona personally establish and pay for a volunteer regiment to fight in the Boer War?
To support the British forces in the war
Why were First Nations men who volunteered for service during the Boer War turned away?
As a result of being registered under the Indian Act of 1876
What action did the Anderdon band of Wyandotte (Hurons) take in 1881?
They deregistered from the Indian Act
What was the initial number of Canadian troops sent to the Boer War?
500 troops
During the early years following Confederation, what was Canada's experience with external conflict?
Canada experienced occasional disagreements with the United States but no full-scale wars.
What was the nature of tensions in Europe in the 1890s?
Tensions were between Britain and Germany, threatening to lead to war.
What was Britain's request to Canada from the 1890s to 1914?
Britain asked Canada to play a larger role in defending the British Empire.
How did English- and French-Canadian voters show different opinions on the extent of Canada's involvement in defending the British Empire?
English-Canadian voters were in favor of involvement, while French-Canadian voters were against it.
What countries were part of the Triple Entente in 1907?
Great Britain, France, and Russia
What did the term 'Dreadnoughts' refer to in the text?
Warships with heavier armor built by Britain and Germany
What was the expected nature of the war if it broke out between Britain and Germany?
A naval war with huge naval battles
How many nations in the alliance systems would become involved if a war broke out between rival systems?
Six nations
Test your knowledge on the involvement of Canadian volunteer soldiers in the Boer War and Canada's decision to support Britain during the First World War.
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