Nationalism and Imperialism

Question 1

What is nationalism?

Answer 1

-Pride and patriotism in one’s own country

Question 2

Who was the leader of the Nationalist movement in Quebec?

Answer 2

Henri Bourassa (Mostly French Canadians)

Question 3

What is imperialism?

Answer 3

• Extending power and size by forcing or influencing other countries to follow your own rule
• Having many colonies

Question 4

Who was the leader of the Imperialist movement in Quebec?

Answer 4

Sir Wilfrid Laurier (Mostly English Canadians)

Question 5

Which two provinces were created thanks to Sir Wilfrid Laurier?

Answer 5

Saskatchewan and Alberta

Question 6

What is the “Wheat Boom?”

Answer 6

The period of time when the Prairies excelled in grain production; they exported wheat to Europe.

Question 7

Why was the Canadian contribution to the Boer War particularly significant?

Answer 7

Canadians fought alongside the British in the Boer War.

Question 8

What was Henri Bourassa’s position on the role Canada should play when the British go to war?

Answer 8

Henri Bourassa was a nationalist and felt that Canada should not fight Britain’s battles.