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Which Prime Minister served the longest in Canadian history?
Which Prime Minister served the longest in Canadian history?
What was the primary goal of the Act of Union 1840?
What was the primary goal of the Act of Union 1840?
Who was the first Premier of Quebec?
Who was the first Premier of Quebec?
What significant change was made by the Baldwin-Lafontaine Alliance?
What significant change was made by the Baldwin-Lafontaine Alliance?
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What did the Responsible Government established in 1848 entail?
What did the Responsible Government established in 1848 entail?
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Which of the following Prime Ministers served between 1911 and 1920?
Which of the following Prime Ministers served between 1911 and 1920?
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Which Canadian Prime Minister's term included the establishment of Medicare?
Which Canadian Prime Minister's term included the establishment of Medicare?
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What was one of the key outcomes of the Alliance of Reformers?
What was one of the key outcomes of the Alliance of Reformers?
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In what year did McGill University open its doors to women?
In what year did McGill University open its doors to women?
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What was the significance of the Rebellion Losses Bill?
What was the significance of the Rebellion Losses Bill?
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What main system did the 72 Resolutions propose during the Quebec Conference?
What main system did the 72 Resolutions propose during the Quebec Conference?
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Who published the first novel by a female French Canadian novelist?
Who published the first novel by a female French Canadian novelist?
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What was one of the objectives of the National Policy?
What was one of the objectives of the National Policy?
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At which conference did Canada East and West propose the idea of Confederation?
At which conference did Canada East and West propose the idea of Confederation?
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What was a consequence of the Responsible Government established in 1848?
What was a consequence of the Responsible Government established in 1848?
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Which aspect of the National Policy aimed to connect British Columbia with the rest of Canada?
Which aspect of the National Policy aimed to connect British Columbia with the rest of Canada?
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What traditional values were strongly supported by the Catholic Church during the period of Ultramontanism?
What traditional values were strongly supported by the Catholic Church during the period of Ultramontanism?
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What role did the Church play in the community during the Ultramontanism era?
What role did the Church play in the community during the Ultramontanism era?
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What was the primary reason for the Church's suspicion of liberal ideas?
What was the primary reason for the Church's suspicion of liberal ideas?
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Which significant event did Louis Riel lead that was successful?
Which significant event did Louis Riel lead that was successful?
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What was the effect of the Bagot Commission in 1844?
What was the effect of the Bagot Commission in 1844?
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What rights were women denied by the law at the end of the 19th century?
What rights were women denied by the law at the end of the 19th century?
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Which activity was NOT commonly pursued by women in Quebec at the end of the 19th century?
Which activity was NOT commonly pursued by women in Quebec at the end of the 19th century?
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What was a major consequence of immigration in urban centers during the period described?
What was a major consequence of immigration in urban centers during the period described?
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What was one major aim of the Indian Act of 1876?
What was one major aim of the Indian Act of 1876?
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What was the purpose of the medical and treatment center established at Grosse Ile?
What was the purpose of the medical and treatment center established at Grosse Ile?
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What were some reasons for the emigration of Canadians to the U.S. between 1830 and the 1890s?
What were some reasons for the emigration of Canadians to the U.S. between 1830 and the 1890s?
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Which regions were targeted for agricultural colonization efforts to discourage emigration?
Which regions were targeted for agricultural colonization efforts to discourage emigration?
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What impact did the colonization program have?
What impact did the colonization program have?
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What was a key immigration policy objective following Canada's Confederation in 1867?
What was a key immigration policy objective following Canada's Confederation in 1867?
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Who were prioritized in Canada's immigration laws between 1867 and 1896?
Who were prioritized in Canada's immigration laws between 1867 and 1896?
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What was the consequence for many Amerindian tribes during the period of increased immigration to Canada?
What was the consequence for many Amerindian tribes during the period of increased immigration to Canada?
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What was the primary reason for the Canadian government's encouragement of immigration from Central and Eastern Europe?
What was the primary reason for the Canadian government's encouragement of immigration from Central and Eastern Europe?
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Which of the following was a significant outcome of the execution of Thomas Scott?
Which of the following was a significant outcome of the execution of Thomas Scott?
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How did Curé Antoine Labelle contribute to the agricultural movement?
How did Curé Antoine Labelle contribute to the agricultural movement?
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What aspect did Survival Nationalism primarily focus on?
What aspect did Survival Nationalism primarily focus on?
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What was a common characteristic of working conditions during the first phase of industrialization?
What was a common characteristic of working conditions during the first phase of industrialization?
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What was an effect of the mechanization of agriculture in Canada?
What was an effect of the mechanization of agriculture in Canada?
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What was a criticism of the government's recolonization efforts in Northern Québec?
What was a criticism of the government's recolonization efforts in Northern Québec?
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How did the Catholic Church view farming in relation to spiritual fulfillment?
How did the Catholic Church view farming in relation to spiritual fulfillment?
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What event first tested Responsible Government in Canada?
What event first tested Responsible Government in Canada?
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The period of unstable governments in the United Province of Canada occurred between which years?
The period of unstable governments in the United Province of Canada occurred between which years?
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Which political system allows for the division of power between federal and provincial governments?
Which political system allows for the division of power between federal and provincial governments?
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Which of the following was one of the main reasons for proposing Confederation in 1864?
Which of the following was one of the main reasons for proposing Confederation in 1864?
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What significant outcome did the British North America Act create?
What significant outcome did the British North America Act create?
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Which two leaders proposed a union of the British colonies in North America during the Great Coalition?
Which two leaders proposed a union of the British colonies in North America during the Great Coalition?
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The Double Majority rule led to which major issue in the United Province of Canada?
The Double Majority rule led to which major issue in the United Province of Canada?
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Which section of the British North America Act covers federal jurisdiction?
Which section of the British North America Act covers federal jurisdiction?
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Study Notes
History of Quebec & Canada (1450-1650)
- Samuel de Champlain founded Quebec City in 1608.
- The British conquered New France in 1760.
- Key figures include Samuel de Champlain.
- Indigenous peoples crossed the land bridge in 1500 CE.
- Source documents include a final exam study guide.
Key Prime Ministers of Canada
- John A. Macdonald (1867-1873; 1878-1891).
- Alexander Mackenzie (1874-1878).
- Sir Wilfrid Laurier (1896-1911).
- Sir Robert Borden (1911-1920).
- R.B. Bennett (1930-1935).
- William Lyon Mackenzie-King (1921-1926; 1926-1930; 1935-1948).
- Pierre Elliott Trudeau (1968-1979; 1980-1984).
- Brian Mulroney (1984-1993).
- Jean Chrétien (1993-2003).
- Stephen Harper (2006-2015).
- Justin Trudeau (2015-).
Key Premiers of Quebec
- Honoré Mercier (1887-1891).
- Adelard Godbout (1939-1944).
- Maurice Duplessis (1936-1939; 1944-1959).
- Jean Lesage (1960-1966).
- Robert Bourassa (1970-1976; 1985-1994).
- René Lévesque (1976-1985).
- Jacques Parizeau (1994-1996).
- Lucien Bouchard (1996-2001).
- Bernard Landry (2001-2003).
- Jean Charest (2003-2012).
- Pauline Marois (2012-2014).
- Philippe Couillard (2014-2018).
- François Legault (2018-).
Formation of the Canadian Federal System (1840-1896)
- Key figures involved in the formation of the system.
- The Act of Union 1840
- The Baldwin-Lafontaine Alliance.
- The Canada Act. 1791,
- The Act of Union, 1840.
- Assimilation of Canadiens.
- Responsible Government (1848).
- Reformers (Baldwin and LaFontaine.)
Confederation (July 1, 1867)
- Three conferences were organized (Charlottetown, Quebec City, London).
- British North America Act (BNA).
- Dominion of Canada was established.
- Federal and provincial powers were divided according to Section 91 and 92.
- Federalism: A political system where power is divided between a federal government and provincial governments.
Federal-Provincial Relations
- Disagreements arose over federal interference in provincial jurisdictions.
- Quebec demanded more autonomy.
- Honore Mercier (1887-1891) convened the first Interprovincial Conference.
- He emphasized the rights of Francophones.
Free Trade Policy (1846)
- Britain ended its preferential trade policies.
- Canadians sought new markets.
- Reciprocity Treaty with the US (1854)
- Timber and wheat (free export to US)
- Lumber industry growth.
- Farm produce (oats,potatos, wheat).
National Policy (1879)
- Policy promoted by Prime minister John A. Macdonald.
- Three elements: Immigration to western Canada; Constructing a railway across Canada, High tariffs on imported goods to protect domestic industries.
Immigration Policy (1800-1850)
- Influx of immigrants from various British Isles due to Napoleonic and potato famines.
- Overcrowding in cities, competition.
- Spread of disease, like cholera and typhus.
- Some emigration to the United States occurred in the 1830s-1890s.
New Areas of Colonization (1867-1896)
- Colonization program encouraged Canadiens to settle in the West.
- Success was limited due to difficult conditions (land clearing, harsh weather).
- Immigration laws encouraged Europeans (British, Eastern Europeans).
- Creation of Alberta and Saskatchewan (1905).
Ultramontanism (1840-1880s)
- Catholic Church promoted traditional values.
- Active in politics and education.
- Suspicious of Liberal ideas, especially regarding church-state separation.
Role of Women (late 19th century)
- Women were considered legally minors.
- Limited employment opportunities (family farms, factories, domestic service).
- Early feminist activism advocating for voting rights and university education.
- Félicité Angers/Laure Conan, first female French Canadian novelist.
Other
- National Policy (1879)
- The Act of Union (1840)
- Historical figures (e.g., Prime Ministers, Premiers)
- Key events/periods (e.g., Confederation, various acts and treaties)
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Explore the critical historical events in Quebec and Canada from 1450 to 1650. This quiz covers the founding of Quebec City by Samuel de Champlain and the interactions with Indigenous peoples. Test your knowledge on key figures and events that shaped the early history of Canada.
