Founding Nations Of Canada, Indigenous People, And Residential Schools Flashcards
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What is the Haudenosaunee Confederacy?
An alliance of 5 tribes in the east that met periodically for trade and gov issues.
What is the term aboriginals defined as?
In section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982 the term aboriginals is defined as including the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis.
Who are the First Nations?
The original inhabitants of North America.
Who were the first Europeans to successfully settle in Canada?
The French.
What was New France?
Settlements in Acadia (New Brunswick and Nova Scotia) and Quebec
Where was New England?
Northeastern region of USA
When did the seven years war start?
1756
Who led the British to victory in the battle of the Plains of Abraham?
James Wolfe led the British to victory in the battle of the Plains of Abraham in 1759
What happened after the seven years war ended?
The French would officially surrender New France to the British in the treaty of Paris
What was the purpose of the Royal Proclamation of 1763?
It’s purpose was to calm people, stabilize the economy, and help French colonists adapt to British life
What did the Royal Proclamation of 1763 do for the French?
-created Quebec
-all laws were British laws
-English was the only acceptable language
-Catholics couldn’t work for the gov unless they pledged loyalty to Britain
-all governors of Quebec were British chosen by parliament
What was happening in the years leading up to the Revolutionary war?
There were disputes on whether Americans stayed British or became independent
What were refugees from the American Revolutionary war called?
United Empire Loyalists
