Canadian History 30F Midterm Test PDF

Canadian History 30F Midterm Test Clusters 1 & 2 /55 Marks Name: ANSWER KEY Multiple Choice (1 mark each) Circle the correct answer for each question.  1. Which traditional Indigenous creation sto...

Canadian History 30F Midterm Test Clusters 1 & 2 /55 Marks Name: ANSWER KEY Multiple Choice (1 mark each) Circle the correct answer for each question.  1. Which traditional Indigenous creation story did we read in class? a. Turtle Island b. Muskrat Island c. Turtle River d. Nanabozho 2. Which of the following is NOT a reason for the initial colonization of North America by Europeans? a. Finding a trade route to India b. Natural Resources c. Economic Advantage d. Gold Rush 3. Which of the following does NOT describe an egalitarian system? a. Common in Indigenous culture b. A hierarchical system c. Everyone is equal d. Women are valued 4. The Treaty of Paris was signed twice - once in 1763 and again in 1783. Which two events did the Treaty of Paris end? a. The War of 1812 and Governmental Reform b. The Seven Years’ War and the American War of Independence c. The Seven Years’ War and the War of 1812 d. The American War of Independence and the War of 1812 5. Coureurs des Bois translates to ________________________. a. “Runners of the Woods” b. “The King’s Daughters” c. "Seigneurial System” d. “Taxation without Representation” 6. What resulted from the initial colonization of Europeans in North America? a. Death in large numbers due to disease b. Destruction of their way of life (assimilation) c. Metis people & culture d. All of the above 7. What rodent is said to have “built New France”? a. Sea Otter Canadian History 30F - Midterm Test: Clusters 1 & 2 1  b. Beaver c. Moose d. Bison 8. The 13 Colonies were colonies of ___________________. a. New France b. USA c. Britain d. France 9. Why was there discontent in the 13 colonies? a. Taxation b. Taxation without Representation c. Tea shortage d. None of the above 10. Which of the following is a common theme we have seen throughout Canadian history so far? a. British-French Conflict b. Assimilation of Indigenous peoples c. A & B both are correct d. None of the above 11. The Act of Union, 1841 resulted in _____________________. a. One language being used in legislature (English) b. The Province of Canada being formed c. French Canadian assimilation into British Culture d. All of the above 12. How did Lord Selkirk acquire land for his Scottish settlers? a. Paid for it directly b. Bought shares in the NWC c. Bought shares in the HBC d. Bought shares from Metis at the Red River 13. Who becomes Canada’s first Prime Minister after Confederation? a. George Brown Canadian History 30F - Midterm Test: Clusters 1 & 2 2  b. George Etienne Cartier c. John A. Macdonald d. George Washington 14. What does John A. Macdonald promise will result after confederation to those living in British North America with regards to connecting the future country? a. A railway b. Roads c. Airplanes d. Red River Carts 15. Why was Canada concerned about US expansionism prior to confederation? a. Manifest destiny b. Fenian raids c. A & B are correct d. None of the above True or False (1 mark each) Canadian History 30F - Midterm Test: Clusters 1 & 2 3 Write the full word (“True” or “False”) in the given space. 1. True The British let the French keep their religion, culture, and language after the Seven Years War. 2. True Indigenous Women played a crucial role in the fur trade. 3. False French immigrants who lived and farmed on a seignuer’s land in New France are called Voyagers. 4. False The Seven Years War was fought between Britain and America. 5. True Nor’Westers were known for their bold approach to trading furs and their “strong” relationship with Indigenous peoples. 6. False Loyalists and Patriots are the same group of people, representing those (from the 13 Colonies) who remained loyal to Britain during the American War of Independence. 7. True Indigenous peoples are said to have been the group that truly LOST the war of 1812. 8. False The population in British North America decreased after the War of 1812. 9. True The Northwest Company and Hudson’s Bay Company merged after the Battle of Seven Oaks. 10. False The Battle at the Mound occurred between a group Sioux peoples and local Pilot Mound Residents. 11. True The Enfranchisement act made the assimilation of First Peoples into Euro-Canadian culture explicit. 12. True The highest court in Canada until 1949 was the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council based in Britain. Short Answer (1 mark each) Write approximately one to three words to answer the question. Canadian History 30F - Midterm Test: Clusters 1 & 2 4  1. What was the land lot system called that was used in New France that created long, narrow lots along a river or waterway? Seigneurial system 2. What is the common practice called that was used specifically during the fur trade to build relationships with other communities through marriage? Kinship relationship; Custom of the Country 3. Which treaty was signed to mark the end of the War of 1812? Treaty of Ghent 4. What is the name of Lord Selkirk’s Settlement that he brought Scottish settlers to in present day Manitoba? Assiniboia; Selkirk Settlement; Red River Colony Selkirk; Winnipeg 5. Where was the FINAL conference held in the lead up to confederation where the British North America Act was signed? London Conference Long Answer (23 marks) Answer each question completely in full sentences. Note the mark value of each question and answer accordingly. 1. Explain how the difference between Indigenous and European worldviews impacted each groups understanding and interpretation of treaties. (4 marks) Land ownership - sharing vs. owning the land Oral vs. written language - caused issues Canadian History 30F - Midterm Test: Clusters 1 & 2 5  2. Explain three forces within New France (of political or social nature) that shaped its organization and culture. (3 marks) Answers may vary. Seigneurial system, les filles du rois, runners of the woods, King in charge in europe, hierarchical system, etc. 3. Explain the historical significance of the Seven Years’ War. (5 marks) France no longer associated w/ new France Lost their power (shift) Britain wins power & territory (but french do get to keep some of their things) Indigenous people lose bargaining power between the two One more point to back this up 4. Was Miles Macdonell right to issue the Pemmican Proclamation to ensure the safety of the Selkirk Settlement? Include details to support your answer. (3 marks) Yes or no and two points to back it up. For - settlers had to survive Against - Indigenous needed to survive. Canadian History 30F - Midterm Test: Clusters 1 & 2 6  5. Name and describe the three main factors that pushed Canada to Confederation. (5 marks) Political deadlock - needed rep by pop (didn’t agree on anything) Geographic & economic issues (railroad & corn law) US Expansionism (fear of the us - manifest destiny & fenian raids) 6. Which group of people was specifically left out of Confederation discussions and later impacted by the Enfranchisement Act? What are two things that the Enfranchisement Act did? (3 marks) Indigenous (specifically metis & inuit) Assimilation became explicit. Took away rights - such as the right to vote (had to give up status to do this). Canadian History 30F - Midterm Test: Clusters 1 & 2 7