Colonies of British North America Questions
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History
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10th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What was British Columbia called before 1858?
Back
New Caledonia
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which neighbouring colony merged with British Columbia in 1866?
Back
Vancouver Island
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Who owned and operated Rupert's Land?
Back
The Hudson's Bay Company
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
True or False: It was illegal for Europeans to settle in Rupert's Land, because the HBC only wanted the land used for commercial purposes (the fur trade with Indigenous nations)
Back
True
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In the 1860s, 87% of the Red River Settlement were _____ people.
Back
Metis
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The _______ people are the French-speaking community in the Maritime colonies.
Back
Acadian
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What was the main occupation of Newfoundlanders?
Back
Fishing
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