10 Questions
Who was the first governor of the Northwest and Pacific Coast of Canada?
St. James Douglas
What impact did the arrival of European and American immigrants have on the First Nation peoples in the Atlantic Colonies?
Displacement of First Nation peoples and their traditional ways of life
What industry attracted many settlers to the Red River area after the Gold Rush ended?
Coal mining and lumbering
Why did the French in Canada East want to protect their language?
To protect their language
What did the Orange Order control in Canada West from the 1850s to the 1900s?
Firefighting, politics, and policing
Which land separated East and West North America and had influence through the Hudson's Bay Company?
Rupert's Land
What were the Atlantic Colonies known for in terms of industries?
Fisheries, agriculture, shipping, forestry, and shipbuilding
In what way did children in the 1800s contribute to the workforce in the Atlantic Colonies?
They had to work from an early age, often doing dangerous tasks
What caused changes in trade patterns in the Atlantic Colonies in the mid-1800s?
Economic development and political events like the Reciprocity Treaty of 1854
What event led to the Fraser River Gold Rush in 1858?
Gold found
Test your knowledge on the history of the Northwest and Pacific Coast of Canada, including details about Vancouver Island, the first governor St. James Douglas, the Fraser River Gold Rush, and interactions with the First Nations.
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