Self-Rule for British Colonies

Which country was never a dominion of the British Empire?

• Australia

• New Zealand

• The United States

• Canada

Which European country colonized Canada first?

• Britain

• Netherlands

• France

• Spain

Why did Canada divided in Upper and Lower Canada?

• Because of religious and cultural differences.

• Because of better territories near water features.

• Because of political disagreement.

• Because of slavery.

Which was not a reform of the Durham Report?

• Upper and Lower Canada should be reunited as the Province of Canada.

• British immigration should be encouraged.

• Colonists in the provinces of Canada should be allowed to govern themselves in domestic matters.

• Only British people should rule the provinces of Canada.

Which was not a John Mac Donald's achievement?

• He opposed fiercely the Durham Report.

• He expanded Canada westward.

• He was the first prime minister of Canada.

• He began the construction of the transcontinental railroad.

Which peoples welcomed British captain James Cook in New Zealand?

• The Maori

• The Aborigines

• The Taino

• Criminals

What kind of colony did Australia turn to be?

• A special colony

• A gold colony

• A wool colony

• A penal colony

What made possible the population grow in Australia?

• Its dry and warm weather

• Its succes in wool business

• The gold rush

• There were too many criminals.

What made New Zealand settlement grow slowly?

• Maori accepted British rule.

• Maori converted to Christianity.

• British did not claim ownership of New Zealand inmediately.

• British did not recognize the land rights of the Maori.

What was a consequence of the colonization for the Maori?

• They were included to democracy and prosperity.

• Maori lived in the central part of the territory.

• Maori population increase due to new medicine brought by British colonists.

• Maori were driven into a remote part of the country.