War and Conflict Chapter 5 Quiz 1

What is Canada known for in the context of international relations?

• Dominating on the world stage

• Peacekeeping and working together to solve problems

• Having huge armies

• Being a superpower

Which two countries were competing superpowers in the 1700s?

• USA and China

• France and Spain

• France and England

• Russia and Germany

What were the French and English competing for during their constant conflict from 1690 - 1763?

• Cultural influence

• Religious dominance

• More territories and resources

• Technological advancements

What was a common conflict between France and England before the pre-Confederation era?

• Political alliances

• Trade embargoes

• Religious disputes

• Rivalry on land and sea

Why was the Seven Years War considered almost a world war?

• It involved all European countries.

• It lasted for more than a decade.

• It involved multiple continents where France and England had territories.

• It was fought entirely at sea.

According to the French perspective, where was the main French area in North America located?

• Along the Mississippi River

• Along the St. Lawrence River

• In the Ohio Valley

• Along the Hudson Bay

What was one reason the English wanted to move into French territory according to the English perspective?

• They needed more farmland

• They wanted to establish better trade with Europe

• They sought to control the Mississippi River

• They desired to build more fortresses

Which of the following was a strength of the British according to the "Strengths and Weaknesses" section?

• The most powerful navy in Europe

• A vast territory that was hard to defend

• An army experienced in forest warfare

• Well-defined defense policies

What was a weakness of New France as mentioned in the "Strengths and Weaknesses" section?

• Lack of strong fortresses

• Dependence on France for supplies

• Prosperous colonies in New England

• An army not used to waging forest warfare

By what year did Quebec become the largest town in New France with a population of 8000?

• 1750

• 1700

• 1800

• 1600