Canada's Historical Journey Through Exploration and Cultural Change

The video explores Canada's history from its indigenous roots to modern times. It covers early European exploration, colonial conflicts, and the fur trade. The narrative continues with the British and French rivalry, leading to the Seven Years' War. The path to Canadian self-governance is highlighted through rebellions and the Act of Union. Economic and social changes in the 19th and early 20th centuries are discussed, along with Canada's role in the World Wars. The video concludes with modern developments, including the Canada Act and Quebec's referendums.

Which explorer claimed the coast of North America for the English crown in 1497?

• Christopher Columbus

• Jacques Cartier

• Giovanni Caputo

• Ferdinand Magellan

What was the primary material sought after in the fur trade that encouraged further settlement?

• Deer hides

• Beaver pelts

• Fox pelts

• Rabbit fur

During the Seven Years' War, which group did the French rely on heavily to fight the British?

• Dutch merchants

• American colonists

• Spanish allies

• Indian allies

What was the outcome of the War of 1812 between British and American forces?

• American victory

• French intervention

• British victory

• Military stalemate

What significant change did the Act of Union in 1840 bring to Canada?

• It established Quebec as an independent state.

• It granted Canada full independence from Britain.

• It united Upper and Lower Canada into a single province.

• It divided Canada into Upper and Lower regions.

Which industry replaced the fur trade as Canada's most lucrative industry in the 19th century?

• Mining

• Agriculture

• Logging

• Fishing

How did the First World War impact Canadian nationalism?

• It led to a decline in national pride.

• It had no significant impact.

• It decreased the desire for self-governance.

• It strengthened the desire for self-governance.

What was the significance of the Statute of Westminster for Canada?

• It ended the fur trade monopoly.

• It established the Canadian constitution.

• It acknowledged Canada's co-equal status with the UK.

• It granted Canada independence from France.

In what year did Newfoundland become the last Canadian province to incorporate?

• 1965

• 1931

• 1949

• 1982

What percentage of Canadians speak French as their first language?

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%

• 25%