Grade 10 History Quiz

Jean sent various people to New-France in order to populate the colony.

Cartier only took three voyages in 1534, 1535, and 1541.

Cartier's objectives were to claim land for France (completed), find route to Asia ( did not complete), make contact with natives (completed), and find silver, gold, silk, and spices. (did not complete) He completed 2 out of his 4 objectives.

The correct answer is The British North America Act. This act, also known as the Constitution Act of 1867, established the Dominion of Canada and united the provinces of Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia into one country. It granted Canada a large degree of autonomy from Britain, while still recognizing the British monarch as the head of state. The act is considered a significant milestone in Canada's history and is often referred to as the Confederation Act.

The Company of One Hundred Associates was a French trading and colonization company meant to capitalize on the North American fur trade and to expand French colonies there. The company was granted a monopoly to have total control the fur trade in the colonies of New France. In return the company was supposed to populate the colony. They however, failed to do so due to their greediness,

The battle began on 13 September 1759 and was fought between the British and the French Army. It was a short battle that lasted 15 minutes long. The battle involved fewer than 10,000 troops. Britain ultimately won the battle and captured Quebec from France.

The majority of Upper Canada consisted of English speaking loyalists who were Protestant. However, Lower Canada, consisted of people who spoke French and were Catholic.

Even though the King of France wanted to have all the power; the main reason that triggered his decision to put a Royal Government was due to the Company of Associates that failed to follow his orders to populate New-France.

Samuel de Champlain is known for founding Quebec and building his habitation in 1608 alongside 10 other men.

Jean Talon was the first intendant of New France in 1665. Talon wanted to change the economy of the colony from fur-trading to agriculture. However, it was unable to be accomplished without a larger population.

Canadian Confederation was when Canada was formed on July 1, 1867. On that day, three British colonies became four provinces. Canada was divided into the new provinces of Ontario and Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.

The houses that the natives lived in depended on their lifestyle. The Algonquins lived in wigwams due to their nomadic lifestyle since wigwams were easy to put together and take apart.
Iroquois lived in long houses due to their sedentary lifestyle. Each house fit between 10-15 families.
Inuits lived in igloos due to the cold, harsh weather that they had to overcome.

The Bering Strait is a strait 82 km in width. It is the scientific myth that all natives are descendants from the people who crossed the Bering Strait during the ice age 18,000 years ago.