Canada's Foundations: Unit One Quiz
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Which individuals are primarily recognized as the founding figures of Canada?

  • George M. Grant and Sir John A. Macdonald
  • John A. Macdonald and Wilfrid Laurier (correct)
  • Lester B. Pearson and Pierre Elliott Trudeau
  • William Lyon Mackenzie and John Diefenbaker
  • What was one of the primary causes for the formation of Canada as a nation?

  • Need for a unified defense against American expansion (correct)
  • Desire for independence from European powers
  • Pressure from Indigenous leaders
  • Economic competition with France
  • Which provinces were among the original signatories when Canada was formed?

  • Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island
  • Ontario and Quebec (correct)
  • British Columbia and Alberta
  • Manitoba and Saskatchewan
  • What was one significant challenge faced by John A. Macdonald during his leadership?

    <p>Lack of funding for the transcontinental railway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following challenges was experienced by Indigenous people in the newly formed Canada?

    <p>Loss of cultural practices and languages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Unit One: A Country is Formed

    • Investigate the founding fathers/people of Canada.
    • Research the dates of Canada's founding and the reasons behind it.
    • Identify the original provinces that joined Canada.
    • Analyze the successes and challenges of John A. Macdonald and Wilfrid Laurier.
    • Examine the challenges faced by Indigenous peoples in the newly formed country.

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    Explore the key figures and events that shaped the formation of Canada. This quiz covers the founding fathers, the original provinces, and the significant impacts on Indigenous peoples. Test your knowledge about the successes and challenges faced by leaders like John A. Macdonald and Wilfrid Laurier.

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