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Social Unit 2/3 Flashcards

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Who were the Acadiens?

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They were French Francophone citizens in Acadia who lived in North America. They were deported to other British North America colonies.

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What is a colony?

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People who settle in a new land but are still connected to their homeland.

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Describe a Empire

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A group of territories ruled by one ruler or state.

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Explain Imperialism

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Expanding one’s country by taking over another country.

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Explain Canadians

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They were French people in New France. They played a role in the development of French culture and identity in Canada.

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Explain the term settlement

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Places where people live and sometimes work

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What were the Governors responsibilities?

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The Kings personal representative and was responsible for the military defence and relationships with Indigenous Peoples.

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How did the Governors impact New France?

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They help with maintaining orders and the Kings implementation in the colony.

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Who were the Courier de Bois?

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They were French Canadian fur traders

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What role did the Courier de Bois play in the fur trade?

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They fur traded with Indigenous Peoples and they also explored places in the world.

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Who were the Habitants?

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They farmed in New France

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What were the Habitants lifestyle like?

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They grew crops to support their family

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Explain what a citizen is

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A member of a country with rights and responsibilities

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What is a monopoly?

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A group or company of people who is allowed to sell or trade something in a specific area.

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Why did explorers set out in their journeys?

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Finding new routes to Asia or new places.

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What were the explorers hoping to find or achieve?

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A route to Asia or to discover a new place

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What role did the Church play in society?

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Had a role in education, healthcare and converting Indigenous Peoples to Christianity.

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What were Jacques Cartier key achievements?

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Explored the Gulf of Saint Lawrence and claimed Canada.

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What were Samuel de Champlains key achievements?

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He found Quebec City and mapped much of Northeastern North America.

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What were Henry Hudson key achievements?

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He explored the river and searched for a Northwest Passage

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What were Martin Frobisher’s key achievements?

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He made three voyages to the Arctic, searching for a Northwest passage.

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What were Alexander Mackenzie’s key achievements?

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He was the first European to cross North America north of mexico, reaching the Pacific ocean.

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What were La Salle ( Rene - Robert Cavelier )

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Explored the Great Lakes region and the Mississippi River, claiming the Mississippi basin for France.

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What were the Bishop, Governor and Intendant duties?

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Governor - Took charge of the defense of the colony and its relations with allies and enemies.
Bishop - He was the head of the church and he played a leading role in politics as well.
Intendant - He supervised the courts, saw that roads were built and that settlers were looked after. He also managed the economy.

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Who were the King’s Daughters?

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They were younger woman who were sent by the King of France to marry people to populate the city.

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Explain mercantilism

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An economic system used by Europeans between 1500 and 1800.

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Who were the Beothuk?

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They were Indigenous People who lived in Newfoundland.

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What is Mother Country?

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The nation that controls a colony

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Why is Halifax significant?

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It was a strategic military for the British in North America.

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What role did Halifax play in history?

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elevated the military status in Halifax

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What was the Treaty of Utrecht?

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A treaty signed in 1713 that ended the war of the Spanish Succession.

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How did the Treaty of Utrecht impact New France and other territories?

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It resulted in France ceding territories, including parts of Acadia, to Britain, reshaping the colonial landscape in North America

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