Midterm-History Tellers

Question 1

Describe the History Teller:

Friends of the Earth

Answer 1

Most Aboriginal peoples believed the land had been made by a Creator of the “Great Spirit” for all to use. They felt everything on the Earth was sacred and to be respected.

Question 2

Describe the History Teller:

Masters of the Land

Answer 2

Aboriginal peoples were all highly organized societies with shared values in leadership. Each nation had the ability to live off the land, using every part of the animal they hunted.

Question 3

Describe the History Teller:

First Aboriginal Nations

Answer 3

Aboriginal people were here long before the Europeans arrived. There were many different groups. These were the First Nations, Inuit, and Metis.

Question 4

Describe the History Teller:

Exploration-Colonization

Answer 4

The Europeans first came to North America while trying to find a trade route to Asia because the overland trade routes where blocked. They first started establish colonies when they found that this land has many natural resources.

Question 5

Describe the History Teller:

Viking Vinland

Answer 5

Before the Europeans came to North America the Vikings had already claimed some of North America and called it Vinland

Question 6

Describe the History Teller:

European Powers

Answer 6

The European countries France, Britain, and Spain all claimed land in North America. Each country was very powerful.

Question 7

Describe the History Teller:

England

Answer 7

When they first came to North America, the British claimed land near Hudson’s Bay called Rubert’s Land. The Thirteen Colonies was located on the East coast of what know is the USA.

Question 8

Describe the History Teller:

France

Answer 8

When France came to North America, they claimed a massive colony along the St. Lawrence River.

Question 9

Describe the History Teller:

Spain

Answer 9

Spain claimed land lower in North America around what is now Mexico. They didn’t play much importance in Canada’s development.

Question 10

Describe the History Teller:

Glory

Answer 10

Finding riches in North America would mean that the explorers would be recognized for their accomplishments

Question 11

Describe the History Teller:

God

Answer 11

When the Europeans came to North America and found the First Nations and tried to convert them to their religion

Question 12

Describe the History Teller:

Gain

Answer 12

The Europeans wanted riches, land, wealth, glory, and resources for their country. They also wanted to gain more than the other European countries.

Question 13

Describe the History Teller:

Fur & Fish Fights

Answer 13

When the Europeans found they could trade with the First Nations for furs, the fur trade began. The demand grew in Europe when the hat craze began. The beaver furs could be made into hats.

Question 14

Describe the History Teller:

Confrontations

Answer 14

The fur trade caused wars and battles over furs, land, and wealth. Many beavers and animals where killed in the fur trade.

Question 15

Describe the History Teller:

Acadians Scattered

Answer 15

The Seven Years War ended with the Treaty of Paris in which Britain took control of almost all of Frances claims in North America, including Acadia. The British made the Acadians take an oath of neutrality, which was okay for a while. But when a war was likely the British made the Acadians take an oath of allegiance, but the Acadians wouldn’t take it. The British didn’t like that so they deported the Acadians

Question 16

Describe the History Teller:

New France Falling

Answer 16

The Seven Years War ended in the Treaty of Paris, in which Britain took control of almost all of France’s claims in North America. The British took control of Acadia and set some rules in place.

Question 17

Describe the History Teller:

Deaths of Wolfe & Mountcalm

Answer 17

The Battle on the Plains of Abraham was a turning point in the war. In was in this battle that Britain took control of the France military fort, Quebec. Also in this battle, General Wolfe and the Marquis de Montcalm died. Wolfe was killed right on his horse by gunshot, and Montcalm didn’t make it till morning.

Question 18

Describe the History Teller:

Britain Rules

Answer 18

After Britain gained control of all France’s claims in North America, they controlled almost all of North America except the land France kept and the First Nations land. They struggled to find balance with keeping everybody happy and doing what was best for them