Canadian History Flashcards
(65 cards)
What year did Canada become a country?
1867
True or False: Canada was originally a French colony.
True
What is the capital city of Canada?
Ottawa
Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada?
Sir John A. Macdonald
Fill in the blank: The British North America Act was enacted in _____.
1867
What two provinces joined Canada at its confederation in 1867?
Ontario and Quebec
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a founding province of Canada? A) Nova Scotia B) Manitoba C) New Brunswick
B) Manitoba
What important event took place in 1812 that involved Canada?
The War of 1812
Who were the Indigenous peoples of Canada?
First Nations, Inuit, and Métis
True or False: Canada was fully independent from Britain by 1982.
True
What document patriated Canada’s Constitution?
The Constitution Act of 1982
Fill in the blank: The last province to join Canada was _____.
Newfoundland and Labrador
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a major Canadian symbol? A) The Maple Leaf B) The Bald Eagle C) The Union Jack
A) The Maple Leaf
What is the significance of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
It guarantees fundamental rights and freedoms to all Canadians.
Who is considered the ‘Father of Confederation’?
Sir John A. Macdonald
True or False: Canada has a parliamentary system of government.
True
What does the term ‘Metis’ refer to in Canadian history?
People of mixed Indigenous and European ancestry.
Fill in the blank: The famous Canadian railway completed in 1885 is the _____.
Canadian Pacific Railway
What was the primary cause of the Riel Rebellions?
Disputes over land rights and governance.
Multiple Choice: Which province is known for its French-speaking population? A) Alberta B) Quebec C) Ontario
B) Quebec
Who was Louis Riel?
A political and spiritual leader of the Métis people.
True or False: The War of 1812 was fought between Canada and the United States.
False (It was fought between the United States and Great Britain, with Canadian forces involved.)
What year did Canada officially adopt its national anthem, ‘O Canada’?
1980
Fill in the blank: The residential school system aimed to assimilate Indigenous children into ____ culture.
Euro-Canadian