Canada and USA: A Historical Perspective

What was the political landscape of North America like in the first half of the 18th century?

• Unified under a single empire

• Dominated by indigenous tribes only

• A mix of European colonies and indigenous territories

• Entirely controlled by the British

What was the 'All of Mexico' slogan related to?

• A movement to annex the entire country of Mexico

• A campaign to annex Canada

• A demand for reparations from Britain

• A call to expand into the Pacific

Why was the US interested in purchasing Alaska?

• To establish a military base

• To gain control over the entire Pacific coast

• To access gold reserves

• To prevent Canadian expansion

What was a key reason for the US's interest in territorial expansion during the 18th and 19th centuries?

• To spread democracy

• To establish trade routes

• To access natural resources

• Manifest Destiny

What sparked the anti-American sentiment in Canada in 1911?

• A military invasion

• A failed diplomatic treaty

• A cultural exchange program

• Tariff reductions and fears of economic annexation

Who was a prominent figure that spoke against the potential annexation of Canada in 1911?

• Winston Churchill

• Mark Twain

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Rudyard Kipling

What was the reaction of Canadian businesses to the tariff reductions in 1911?

• Opposed due to fear of market flooding

• Eager to merge with US companies

• Indifferent to the changes

• Supportive of free trade

What was the main concern of Canadians regarding the US's tariff policy in 1911?

• Loss of cultural identity

• Economic annexation

• Political instability

• Military invasion

What was the outcome of the 1948 referendum in Newfoundland?

• Newfoundland remained a separate colony

• Newfoundland joined the United States

• Newfoundland integrated with Canada

• Newfoundland became an independent country

During the Cold War, what was the focus of US and Canadian relations?

• Collective defense against existential threats

• Cultural exchanges

• Economic competition

• Military conflict