Chapter 3 Study Guide

Britain established a series of colonies along the eastern coast of North America. What was the name of these colonies?

• New Britain

• The Thirteen Colonies

• The United States

• New France

In 1749, Britain and France signed a peace treaty stopping their conflicts in Europe. What was the name of this treaty?

• Treaty of Utrecht

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Versailles

Britain gained control over which French colony?

• New France

• The Thirteen Colonies

• Acadia

• Calgary

What did Britain change the name of Acadia to? 

•  New Brunswick

• Prince Edward Island

• Newfoundland

• Nova Scotia

Which indigenous group was upset with the British taking over Acadia?

• Anishinaabe

• Mi'Kamq

• Haudenosaunee

• Beothuk

The King of Britain granted a monopoly to which trading company in Canada?

• The Hudson's Bay Company

• The Northwest Company

• The East India Trading Company

What was the name of the land that the Hudson's Bay Company's monopoly covered? 

• Paul's Land

• Paul's Land

• England's Land

• Rupert's Land

Which British explorer/HBC worker traveled all the way from The Hudson's Bay to what is now Red Deer on foot?

• John A. MacDonald

• Jacques Cartier

• Anthony Henday

• Henry Kelsey

Which of these was not a reason for the rapid growth of the Thirteen Colonies?

• Religious Freedom

• Freedom to trade with other countries

• The Climate

• English was an easier language to speak for the colonists

The British created the town of ________ to show its power over the people of Nova Scotia.

• Edmonton

• Calgary

• Halifax

• Saskatoon