Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Grade 7 Social Studies > All units/chapters > Flashcards

All units/chapters Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
Praxis (5004) - Elem. Ed: Social Studies flashcards Praxis (5904) - Elem. Ed: Three Subject Bundle - Social Studies flashcards Praxis (7004) - Elem. Ed: Social Studies flashcards
1
Q

Name the 7 Anishinabe clans.

A

Crane, Loon, Fish, Bear, Hoof, Marten, Bird.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What method of decision making is important to the First Nations groups?

A

Talking circles.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What is the importance of Lacrosse?

A

It is when of Canada’s official national sports and is spiritual.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

When did European exploration start in the west?

A

The 1700s

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Explain push and pull factors.

A

Push-push people away from their country.

Pull-pull people to another country.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What were relationships between First Nations and European groups like?

A

Some were good some were bad

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What First Nations group was wiped out?

A

The beothuk.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Define monopoly.

A

The complete control of a resource.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Name 3 impacts on First Nations due to colonization.

A

They caught foreign diseases, gave up their culture and the European gave them guns.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Who were the filles du roi?

A

The king of France brought them to New France and gave them a dowry so they could get a husband.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What was the role of missionaries?

A

To convert First Naions people.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Name three roles of metis women.

A

They were good trading partners, companions and interpreters.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What was the primary reason for the push west?

A

The fur trade.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

How did the Voyageurs move their belongings?

A

By portage-they carried their belongings.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Why would Britain sell Ruperts land to Canada?

A

Because they were in debt and were afraid of an American invasion.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What did the French want from the fur trade?

A

They wanted land.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

What did the First Nations want from the fur trade?

A

They wanted metal goods and peace.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Name the maritime provinces.

A

P.E.I., New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

What did the Acadians give the British in 1755?

A

The oath of Allegiance.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

How do the Mi’kmaq refer to their homeland?

A

As Mi’kma’ki.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

How did the deportation of the Acadians affect the Mi’kmaq and the Acadians?

A

They had to rely on intermarriage to continue their families.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

How did Britain gain control of Acadia?

A

Through the treaty of utretch

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

Who was chief Pontiac?

A

He was the leader of the Odwa Nation.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

What were the expectations of the Royal Proclamation of 1763?

A

The Canadiens were to assimilate to British expectations.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

What were the agreements under the Treaty of Paris?

A

It ended the Seven year war and let France keep Guadeloupe.

26
Q

What was the loyalist migration?

A

The movement of Black Loyalists, the Huadenosaunee, and the Mennonites to Quebec and Nova Scotia.

27
Q

What did the loyalists want?

A

A new colony.

28
Q

What did the Constitutional Act of 1791 achieve?

A

It divided Canada into upper and lower Canada. It had a governor established and had lands for Protestant Churches.

29
Q

Who was Chief Tecumseh?

A

He was an ally of Britain and a leader of the Shawnee.

30
Q

Who was responsible for the boundary between Canada and the United States?

A

The governor, through a set of treaties.

31
Q

What was British North America’s first type of government?

A

A colonial government.

32
Q

Define reformers.

A

Someone who wants change.

33
Q

Define Family Compact.

A

The English Canadian families with power.

34
Q

Define alliance.

A

Working together and forming a coalition.

35
Q

Who was Louis-joseph Papineau?

A

A reformer.

36
Q

What was the Act of union?

A

It combined Upper and Lower Canada into one province, the province of Canada.

37
Q

How did the First Nations feel about Confederation?

A

They were left out and nobody considered them.

38
Q

Define political deadlock.

A

The inability to agree on a decision, the sides are equally apposed.

39
Q

Why did British Colombia join confederation?

A

Because they were in debt and if they joined Confederation would pay their debt off.

40
Q

Why did P.E.I. join Confederation?

A

The farmers wanted to own land, the citizens were promised a ferry and their debt was paid off.

41
Q

According to Confederation, who were the founding nations?

A

The British and French.

42
Q

Why did the Maritime provinces oppose confederation?

A

They feared that their taxes would be increased.

43
Q

Louis Riel acted as president of what?

A

A provisional government.

44
Q

The Metis wanted Red River to be what?

A

Its own province.

45
Q

What did the Manitoba Act accomplish?

A

It created a compromise and the Province of Manitoba.

46
Q

What religion was important to Metis at Red River?

A

The Catholic religion.

47
Q

After Batoche, where did many Metis go?

A

They went to Alberta.

48
Q

What was the role of land speculators?

A

To divide and market the land.

49
Q

What the metis get in trade for their land?

A

A scrip.

50
Q

Why did people move west?

A

Because of economic growth and to encourage settlement.

51
Q

How did the First Nations people fear about numbered treaties?

A

They wanted to share the land.

52
Q

What was the role of the North West Mounted Police?

A

They helped the First Nations and kept peace.

53
Q

Who mainly built the Canadian Pacific Railway?

A

The Chinese.

54
Q

What did Wilfred Laurier do to encourage movement west?

A

He attracted settlers through am ad campaign.

55
Q

Who was important to the creation of Alberta and Saskatchewan?

A

Fredrick Haultin.

56
Q

When were women given the right to vote?

A

First in 1916 then all across Canada in 1918.

57
Q

What was the purpose of the Official Languages Act?

A

It made English and French he two official languages of Canada.

58
Q

How was Nunavut created?

A

Through an agreement between Inuit and the Government of Canada.

59
Q

Why was CBC Radio Canada created?

A

It was Canadian Programming and promoted national spirit.

60
Q

What were the changes to Canada’s immigration laws after WWII?

A

It mainly focused on human rights.

61
Q

What was Trudeau responsible for creating?

A

A multicultural country.

Grade 7 Social Studies (1 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions