Question 1

How did the Beothuk interact with the British?

Accepted Answer

Their interactions were hostile and led to genocide.

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They were indifferent to British presence.

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They collaborated to improve life in Newfoundland.

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They formed strong trade alliances.

Question 2

What was Halifax originally built for?

Accepted Answer

To demonstrate British sovereignty and establish a military presence.

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To serve as a commercial fishing port.

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To create a religious settlement.

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To house French settlers.

Question 3

Who was Matonabbee?

Accepted Answer

A successful fur trader and mediator between the Dene and Cree.

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An Indigenous rights activist.

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A British military commander.

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A French explorer lost in the Arctic.

Question 4

What was the perspective of First Nations on British and French colonization?

Accepted Answer

They believed the newcomers wanted to take their resources and land.

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They welcomed them as allies.

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They sought to trade resources.

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They were indifferent to their presence.

Question 5

Who originally failed at colonizing North America?

Accepted Answer

Walter Raleigh, due to lack of preparation.

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John Cabot, for not finding resources.

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Henry Kelsey, for not forming alliances.

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Samuel Hearne, for getting lost in the Arctic.

Question 6

What was the main reason for British colonization in North America?

Accepted Answer

To improve the economy and increase competition.

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To find new land for agriculture.

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To establish a religious haven for all.

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To spread democracy and education.

Question 7

What role did the Hudson's Bay Company play?

Accepted Answer

It was established to profit from fur trading.

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It was a military organization in the colonies.

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It created a settlement for Europeans.

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It focused on promoting agricultural development.

Question 8

What year did the Treaty of Utrecht occur?

Accepted Answer

1713

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1754

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1620

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1607

Question 9

Who was Giovanni Caboto?

Accepted Answer

John Cabot, who claimed Newfoundland for the British.

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A Spanish conquistador in the Americas.

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A French explorer who mapped Canada.

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An indigenous leader of the Beothuk.

Question 10

What is mercantilism?

Accepted Answer

A system that allowed imperial countries to become rich by selling resources back to the motherland.

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A method of establishing cultural exchanges.

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A system that promotes free trade among colonies.

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A form of government based on royal decrees.

Question 11

What was Halifax built to demonstrate?

Accepted Answer

British sovereignty in Nova Scotia

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French dominance

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Fur trading routes

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Indigenous alliances

Question 12

What was Matonabbee recognized for?

Accepted Answer

Being a successful fur trader and mediator

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Leading military campaigns

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Mapping the Canadian territories

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Discovering the Northwest Passage

Question 13

What was the perspective of First Nations regarding British colonization?

Accepted Answer

They felt the English wanted to take their resources

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They sought to ally with the British

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They welcomed the newcomers

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They were indifferent

Question 14

What was the main reason for the British colonization of the Thirteen Colonies?

Accepted Answer

Economy

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Religious Freedom

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Militarism

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Adventure

Question 15

What happened during the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713?

Accepted Answer

British gained control of Nova Scotia and Rupert’s Land

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French gained Newfoundland

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Indigenous lands were returned

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A peace treaty with the Mi’kmaq was signed

Question 16

What did the Hudson's Bay Company primarily focus on?

Accepted Answer

Fur trading

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Fishing

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Agriculture

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Mining

Question 17

Who were the co-discoverers of Hudson Bay?

Accepted Answer

Pierre Radisson and Sieur des Grosseilliers

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John Cabot and Roald Amundsen

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Henry Kelsey and Anthony Henday

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Samuel Hearne and Matonabbee

Question 18

Which explorer ventured to Red Deer, Alberta and worked with the Siksika?

Accepted Answer

Anthony Henday

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Henry Kelsey

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Samuel Hearne

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Roald Amundsen

Question 19

What happened to the Beothuk people due to interactions with the British?

Accepted Answer

Genocide

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Alliances Formed

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Prosperity

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Cultural Exchange

Question 20

What system allowed Imperial countries to become rich by selling resources from colonies back to the motherland?

Accepted Answer

Mercantilism

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Feudalism

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Colonialism

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Imperialism

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