Chaptre 8 Flashcards

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Who took possession of the Acadians?

A

The British

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Who were the Acadians?

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They were farmers from frame who came in the 1600’s

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In what year and after what were the Acadians taken possession of?

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In 1713 after the 7 year war.

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3
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Who was Cartier welcomed by?

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The Iroquois.

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4
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To colonize?

A

To settle and control new lands.

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Middle latitude?

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Above the Tropic of Cancer, but below the article circle.

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Imperialism?

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The policy of extending control of a region or regions by one nation.

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7
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Sagas?

A

Story’s or adventures.

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Artifacts?

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Something made by people.

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Recreation?

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Something that is restored like the original.

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Ambush?

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Trap.

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Monopoly?

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Completely control of the market for a certain good or service.

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Letters patent?

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Royal documents that set out terms and permission.

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13
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Heathen?

A

Not Christian

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14
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Infliedel

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Non believer

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Archipelago?

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A group of islands

16
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Scurvy?

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A terrible often fatal disease caused by a lack of vitamin C

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Immunity?

A

Resistance to disease.

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Sieur?

A

Lord

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Treachery?

A

Being false, betraying someone.

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Fancy?

A

A trade term used to describe certain furs

21
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Sea dogs?

A

English navigators often pirates

22
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Diplomacy?

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The settling of issues or disputes without giving offences

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Reformation?

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The period in England in the sixteenth century when the Roman Catholic Church was reformed.

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Impregnable?

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A location which enemy cannot take by force.

25
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Habitation?

A

Residence

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Missionary?

A

One who travels to another region to communicate a religious message and assist local people.

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Genre?

A

Literary form.

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Charter?

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A document setting out terms of existence.

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Seigneur ides?

A

Feudal like system

30
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Bankruptcy?

A

A state of financially ruin

31
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Smithy

A

Workshop.

32
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Inflection?

A

The emphasis placed on a particular syllable of word.

33
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Fur brigades?

A

Groups of people who trade furs for a living.

34
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Tannery?

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A place where hides are converted to leather.

35
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Militia?

A

Citizens who train as solider in their spare time.

36
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Tuberculosis?

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An infectious disease that affects the lungs

37
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Confederacy?

A

An alliance, a joining of independent states.

38
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To ally?

A

To take sides with.