Final Review Flashcards
Where did the Vikings land and where did they cross?
Landed in Newfoundland. Crossed the Atlantic Ocean.
Cabot Significance
Rediscovered Canada.
Discovered fish which brought Europeans over.
Jacques Cartier Significance
Discovers the St. Lawrence River - This would become the heart of Canada, vital to transport, trade, and the economy.
Claims New France
St. Croix Island Significance.
Defined the Eastern border.
The start of the FN life changes.
Europeans were now here to stay.
Champlain significance.
Settled New France.
Began the fur trade.
Brough guns over which would change warfare.
Good relations with the FN.
Filles Du Roi (During the fur trade) significance.
Meant to populate Canada because Canada’s population was falling behind the USA.
What are some of Canada’s most important battles?
Detroit. Plains of Abraham. Vimy Ridge.
Acadia - Significance.
They were the first true Canadians.
First settlement in Nova Scotia, expelled by the British.
Now in New Brunswick.
What is the only bilingual province?
New Brunswick.
Plains of Abraham - story and significance.
Wolfe - British general. His victory meant that Canada would become English dominated.
Montcalm - French general. His defeat meant that Canada would become English dominated.
Canada became English at this battle.
Who was Pontiac? What is his significance?
He believed that the British wanted to destroy them (like in America). He convinced the great Lakes Nations to follow him in his quest by convincing them that Britain was a greater threat.
Britain responded by sending blankets and other resources infected with smallpox.
Pontiac’s actions would lead to the Royal Proclamation. He is the reason they have treaty and land rights.
Points of the Royal Proclamation.
New France becomes the Province of Quebec.
Any lands not purchased or ceded to are reserved by Indians.
Settlement was prohibited west of the Appalachian Mountains. It was reserved as “Indian Territory”.
This proclamation accidentally led to Canada becoming multicultural. It is why First Nations have land rights today.
The Royal Proclamation is in the 1982 Charter.
Quebec Act
French language, culture, and religion (Catholicism) were guaranteed.
1775 invasions.
Foreshadowed the War of 1812.
Mackinaw.
First battle in the War of 1812.
We attacked first and learned of the US fear of Indian massacre.
Dearborn.
Fear of Indian massacre is made a reality.
Detroit.
False letters sent (“…we only need 5000 more men…”). Marching around forest (running around back, marching in front). War cries in forest.
USA surrendered after some cannonballs were fired.
Weapons and ammunitions were seized that made winning the war possible.
Convinces Canada that we can win the war.
Queenston Heights
Brock dies. His death was used as ‘fuel’ to win the battle.
Beaver Dams.
Laura Secord - Risks her life to warn Fitzgibbons and the Bloody Boys of the American ambush.
We were able to set up an ambush to their ambush.
The Bloody Boys (who were trained by the First Nations) protected Canada from American outlaws.
Chateguay
Canadian fought victory (including FN), other battles were largely led by the British. Only battle fought in Quebec.
Who was Tecumseh?
He united First Nations and convinces them to help in the war. Agreed to help in the war in exchange for a First Nations’ Nation. When he died, his dream died with him.
Road to Government Timeline. (Rebellions to Gov)
1837 Rebellions (fight for all men to vote). Lafontaine and Baldwin. Rebellion Losses Bill, Montreal Riots, Governor Elgin stands up for Responsible Government. McNab resigned. Ottawa becomes the capital. Military services act. Brown Crosses floor. Charlottetown conference. Quebec conference.
How did Ottawa become the capital of Canada?
Governor General though of the idea. John A decided to have the idea be “the Queen’s idea”. Neither the Conservatives nor the Liberals were happy with the decision.
Showed that John A did what he thought was best for the country.
Military services act - John A.
John A tried to pass this act knowing that it was unpopular and would lead to his loss of power. He did what he thought was best for the country.
Brown Crosses Floor.
This made confederation possible. John A and Brown had a deal, they would try Confederation and if it failed then Brown would lead.
Charlottetown conference.
$15000 champagne.
This conference was meant to bring the Maritimes to the real conference.
Quebec Conference.
72 resolutions (2/3rds written by John A). BNA act (first constitution of Canada). New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Quebec unified.
What was the last province to join Canada? Last territory?
Last province was Newfoundland. Last territory was Nunavut (which is also the only FN territory).
Cartier significance.
John A’s conscious. Helped him to stay focused, not just hate Brown.
Got Quebec Act in the constitution.
Brown significance.
Crosses floor.
Got Rep by Pop in the Constitution.
Anne significance.
Changed Brown’s views of the French.
Pushed Brown back into politics.
Alexander Galt significance.
Came up with the idea for the confederation.
Convinced the Maritimes that Confederation was economically wise.
Tilley
New Brunswick. Gave Canada it’s motto and name (The Dominion of Canada).
Tupper
Nova Scotia.
What did John A want for Canada (QB conference)
Centralized government (Federal, Provincial, Municipal). Idea for Senate.
What did John A give Canada?
Railroad. Confederation. 2/3rds of original constitution. Ottawa as capital.
Prior to War of 1812 timeline.
Vikings. Cabot. Cartier. St. Croix. Champlain. Fur Trade/Filles du Roi. Acadia. Plains of Abraham. Pontiac. Royal Proclamation. Quebec Act. 1775 invasions.
1812 War Timeline.
Mackinaw. Dearborn. Detroit. Queenston Heights. Beaver Dams. Chateguay.