Canada Flashcards
form of government
federal parliament state
border with
usa, denmark, france
oceans
arctic, west pacific, east atlantic
mountains shared w usa
rocky mountains, appalachians
native people migranting from asia
12-15000 years ago
first europeans settled
vikings, 1000 AD
where did first europeans probably land
newfoundland, labrador
what did Cabot voyages give england
claim of discovery, indefinite area of eastern north america
what is acadia known for
fishing industry, fur trade
first permanent canadian colony
quebec
winner of french and indian war
(7 years war)
the great britain
when was treaty of paris (end of 7 years war) signed
1763
When did the British parliament pass the Quebec act and what did the act recognise and confirm?
1774, recognised the roman catholic church, confirmed more rights
what did the 1783 treaty of paris recognise, set and what did the war cause in relation of canada
recognised the independence of the usa, set terms of peace
when did ottawa became the seat of government
1865