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What is a primary source?
What is a primary source?
Which two major European powers controlled Canada?
Which two major European powers controlled Canada?
When did Dominion Day officially come into being?
When did Dominion Day officially come into being?
What is Confederation in the context of Canada?
What is Confederation in the context of Canada?
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Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada?
Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada?
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Study Notes
Primary Source
- A primary source is created by someone who experienced an event firsthand.
- Examples include photographs.
Secondary Source
- A secondary source is created by someone interpreting events after the fact.
- Examples include textbooks.
Kanata Meaning
- Kanata means village.
European Powers in Canada
- England and France controlled Canada.
Dominion Day
- Dominion Day commemorated Canada becoming a self-governing nation.
- Celebrated on July 1, 1867.
Canadian Provinces and Territories
- Canada has 10 provinces.
- Canada has 3 territories.
First Prime Minister of Canada
- Sir John A. Macdonald was the first Prime Minister of Canada.
Canadian Confederation
- Confederation is the term for Canada coming together as a nation.
Canada's Coast-to-Coast Connection
- Railways connected Canada from coast to coast.
First French-Canadian Prime Minister
- Sir Wilfred Laurier was the first French-Canadian Prime Minister.
Reasons for Westward Population Growth
- The prairies were largely unsettled.
- The U.S. presented a threat of takeover.
- The railway needed traffic to be profitable.
- Population growth in the prairies would connect the country.
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Description
Test your knowledge of key events and figures in Canadian history. From primary versus secondary sources to the significance of Dominion Day, this quiz covers essential topics including Confederation and notable prime ministers. Challenge yourself and discover how Canada became the nation it is today.
