Canadian History

TURN AND TALK!

Describe the challenges faced by the Vikings when they settled in Canada.

Sentence Stems:

I know that some of the challenges faced by....

I/We discussed that some of the challenges faced.....

Open Ended

Describe the challenges faced by the Vikings when they settled in Canada.

Sentence Stems:

I know that some of the challenges faced by....

I/We discussed that some of the challenges faced.....

Multiple Choice

Which two groups became powerful enemies among Canada's first inhabitants?

• Algonquin and Iroquois

• Vikings and Algonquin

• French and British

• Spanish and Iroquois

Multiple Choice

Which event marked the beginning of Canada's journey toward self-government from Great Britain?

• The adoption of the Canadian flag in 1965

• The arrival of indigenous people

• Canada winning the right to self-government in 1867

• Canada becoming an independent nation in 1931

Multiple Choice

After the failure of Viking colonies, which explorer arrived at the east coast of Canada in 1497?

• John Cabot

• Christopher Columbus

• Samuel de Champlain

• Jacques Cartier

Multiple Select

Select all the correct statements about fur trading in early Canada:

• Samuel de Champlain founded a trading post at Quebec in 1608.

• British sea captain Henry Hudson helped Britain claim the interior of Canada.

• Fur trading was mainly driven by a passion for beaver fur.

• French explorers avoided trading with local tribes.

Multiple Choice

What were the main outcomes of the French and Indian Wars for Canada?

• The French gained control of all of Canada

• The British took over New France and Quebec became a British colony

• Canada became independent

• The United States took over Canada

Multiple Choice

How did the relationship between Britain and the United States affect the development of the Canadian border in the 19th century?

• The border was set at the 49th parallel after the Oregon Treaty in 1846

• The border was never officially established

• The border was set at the 45th parallel after the War of 1812

• The border was determined by the French and Indian Wars

Open Ended

Which language does the name Canada come from? What is its meaning?