Canada Flashcard

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Early European explorers were looking for a shipping route from Europe to Asia known as the: arctic run, northwest passage, road to nowhere, diamond trail

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northwest passage

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What were the main resources in Canada that the early European explorers wanted?

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fish and furs

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Which 2 European countries were fighting for control of Canada?

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France and Great Britain

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The 7 years war was a fight for control of Canada territories. Who won?

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Great Britain

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In 1867 several colonies in Canada joined together to form:

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Dominion of Canada

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In 1959 a water route was opened that connected the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes region. This was called:

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St. Lawrence Seaway

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The reason Canada grew really fast in the early days of its development was: Immigrants, Jobs, Improved Farming and technology

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all of the above

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What does it mean to be bilingual?

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speaking 2 languages

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What is a mixing zone?

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a place where waters mix

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A territory that is under control of a larger country is a:

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province