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Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
What are the people fighting for the independence of Quebec known as?
Abolitionists
Federalists
Nationalists
Separatists
Why do many residents of Quebec want the province to be independent?
They fear that they will run out of resources if Quebec is not independent.
They fear that their French culture will disappear if Quebec is not independent.
They fear that there will not be enough jobs for them if Quebec is not independent.
They fear that the province will become overpopulated if Quebec is not independent.
What are TWO reasons why the government of Canada resists granting Quebec its independence? Quebec is a major industrial center in Canada. Quebec possesses valuable natural resources. Quebec contains nearly half of Canada's territory. Quebec controls Canada's large offshore oil fields. Quebec is the center of Canada's farming economy.
Quebec is a major industrial center in Canada.
Quebec possesses valuable natural resources.
Quebec contains nearly half of Canada's territory.
Quebec controls Canada's large offshore oil fields
Quebec is the center of Canada's farming economy.
Which province of Canada is a French Colony?
British Columbia
Quebec
Newfoundland
Prince Edward Island
The Inuits are a native group of Canadians who live primarily in which part of Canada? Select the correct area on the map.
Who elects the members of Parliament in Canada?
the members of Parliament
the people
the monarch
Who is the head of state in Canada but has no real power in government?
governor
monarch
prime minister
Match the following
Prince Edward Island
#1
Nova Scotia
#2
New Brunswick
#3
Newfoundland and Labrador
#4
Quebec
#5
Why do members of the Quebec independence movement want Quebec to be independent from Canada?
to protect and preserve their unique culture
widespread corruption in the federal government
residents pay a higher tax rate than residents of other provinces
to improve their economy through the elimination of trade restrictions
Why do some residents of Quebec want the province to become independent from Canada?
They think that the province should join the United States.
They want to preserve their province's language and culture.
They do not like Canada's parliamentary system of government.
They believe that other Canadians do not pay a fair share of taxes.
What is one reform implemented by the Canadian government in an attempt to satisfy residents of Quebec that favor independence?
The government reduced the federal income tax rates for residents of Quebec.
The government enacted harsher punishments for violations of religious freedom
The government awarded additional seats in the Canadian Parliament to Quebec.
The government established English and French as the two official languages of Canada.
Which statement BEST describes the role of the Canadian monarch in the government of Canada?
The monarch must approve all actions of the prime minister.
The monarch's interests are represented by the governor general.
The monarch has the power to veto any action of the governor general.
The monarch selects the prime minister from the members of parliament
In Canada, the prime minister serves as the head of government, but not the head of state. What is the main reason that these responsibilities are divided?
Canadians fear giving too much power to the governor general.
Canadians fear giving too much power to the prime minister.
Canada is a member of the French Commonwealth.
Canada is a member of the British Commonwealth.
Which of the following BEST describes the democracy of Canada?
direct
presidential
parliamentary
Who holds the MOST executive authority in the Canadian government?
the governor general
the monarch
the prime minister
the premier
Which statement about the government of Canada is correct?
Citizens directly elect the chief executive of the Canadian government
Citizens directly elect the chief justice of the Supreme Court of Canada.
Citizens have the power to elect members of House of Commons of Canada.
What year did Canada fully become independent?
1930
1920
1921
1931
After WWI women gain the right to vote in what year?
1915
1916
1917
1918
The battle of ___ in 1759 marked the end of French control in Canada
Plains of Abraham
Battle of Quebec
Battle of Chippewa
Battle of the Thames
Jacques Cartier arrived in eastern Canada and claimed it for France what was named?
Newfoundland
New York
New France
What was the primary reason for the establishment of the Hudson's Bay Company in 1670?
To explore the Arctic regions
To establish a fur trade monopoly
To colonize the western territories
To create a new route to Asia
Which Canadian province was the last to join the Confederation in 1949?
Alberta
Newfoundland and Labrador
British Columbia
Manitoba
Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada?
John A. Macdonald
Wilfrid Laurier
Alexander Mackenzie
Robert Borden
What was the significance of the Statute of Westminster 1931 for Canada?
It granted Canada full legislative independence from Britain
It established the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
It created the Canadian Senate
It allowed Canada to declare war independently
Which event is considered the start of the Canadian Confederation?
The signing of the Treaty of Paris
The Charlottetown Conference
The Battle of Vimy Ridge
The establishment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
