1. Unit Review
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2. American Revolution & Loyalists
British Rule
American Revolution & Loyalists
War of 1812
Migration &
Rebellion
Confederation
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3. Question
What was the significance of the 1763 Treaty of Paris?

4. It ended the Seven Years War
Answer 1 – 10
It ended the Seven Years War

5. Question
What was the Quebec Act of 1774?

6. Answer 1 – 20
Quebec’s borders would be extended into the good fur trapping lands in the Ohio Valley region. The colony was now three times larger.
The Act allowed Canadiens to hold office.
It gave power back to the Catholic Church.
It helped French Canadiens solidify their allegiance to Britain.

7. Question
What happened during the decade of unrest?

8. Answer 1 – 30 - Tar and Feather
Mobs rioted against British law in Boston.
Merchants organized boycotts of British goods.
British officials were threatened and beaten.
Colonists became known as “Loyalists” or “Patriots.”
- Tar and Feather

9. Question
Why were the “Intolerable Acts” created?

10. Answer 1 – 40
Britain’s government felt like the 13 colonies should help pay off their debt.
Taxing the colonists would be a new source of funds to cut down the National deficit.
The acts would allow the British to do so

11. Question
What did the Royal Proclamation do?

12. Answer 1 – 50 Created by the British instead of starting another war
Laid down the “ground rules” for negotiating treaties
- First Nation land rights MUST be respected
- If land is given up, First Nations must receive a FAIR payment
Established the Province of Quebec
- Enforced British law
Granted civil government
Serment du Test- Kept Catholics out of public office
Created separation between the British and First Nations citizens
- Planned to negotiate more land from First Nations as needed
Hoped to assimilate the French in Quebec

13. Question
Where did the battle of Bunker Hill Take place?

14. Answer 2 – 10
Breed’s Hill

15. Question
Which two people lead the French in the Battle of Quebec?

16. Answer 2 – 20
Montgomery and Benedict Arnold

17. Question
What was the significance of the 1783 Treaty of Paris?

18. Answer 2 – 30
It ended the American Revolution

19. Question
What is a reason why people remained Loyal to Britain?

20. Answer 2 – 40
Some were recent immigrants and felt they wouldn’t enjoy equal rights in a new nation.
Some remained neutral but found themselves persecuted because of their neutrality.
Some didn’t believe armed rebellion was the answer.
Some relied on British ties to do business and couldn’t afford to join the rebellion.
Aboriginals depended on Britain to protect their interests.

21. Question
What was the significance of the Constitutional Act of 1791?

22. Answer 2 – 50
Divided Quebec into two colonies based largely on ethnic grounds.
Established two colonial governments.
Named Upper Canada because it was on the Upper St. Lawrence. Here the population was English and the government supported the Church of England
Named Lower Canada because it was on the Lower St. Lawrence. Roman Catholic Church was firmly established. Given French Civil Law

23. Question
Name two people/groups of people that contributed for the War of 1812 starting?

24. Answer 3 – 10 British (were harassing the American boats)
Americans (were tired of being harassed)
War Hawks
President James Madison
Thomas Jefferson

25. Question
Why did the Americans believe they were going to have an easy win over British/Candians?

26. Answer 3 – 20 Americans were superior in population and resources.
Upper Canada had a large American-born population sympathetic to the United States.

27. Question
What Battle was Isaac Brock Killed?

28. Answer 3 – 30
Queenston Heights

29. Question
Were the British wanting to take over Washington?

30. Answer 3 – 40 No, they wanted to raid it and leave.
They wanted to burn the city to retaliate against the burning that happened in the Battle of York.

31. Question
Name and explain the battle that took place after the Treaty of Ghent.

32. Answer 3 – 50
New Orleans: The British landed with a force of over 10,000 men.
U.S. forces had entrenched on a plantation 5 miles south of New Orleans.
British suffered over 2,000 casualties.
Americans suffered just over 100 casualties.
The battle was meaningless because of the signing of the Peace Treaty.

33. Question
The Great Migration Took place during what years?

34. Answer 4 – 10

35. Question
Name 2 push factors the immigrants faced

36. Answer 4 – 20 Sea lanes were open after the war.
Soldiers from the Napoleonic wars were looking for work.
People working in munitions factories were out of work.
Populations were increasing in cities.
Unemployment was rising.

37. Question
Why did the British government support emigration?

38. Answer 4 – 30
To control poverty, famine and unemployment

39. Question
Match each group with their views on how a government should be ran:
French-Canadians For the People
Americans Elite/Educated
British Catholic Church

40. Answer 4 – 40 French-Canadians = Catholic Church
Americans = For the People
British = Elite/Educated

41. Question
What impact did the immigrant have on Upper and Lower Canada?

42. Answer 4 – 50 Stronger British influence outside of Quebec
- The new mix of cultural and political differences lead to a rebellion

43. Question
Who was sent from Britain to investigate the Rebellion?

44. Answer 5 – 10
Lord Durham

45. Question
The Act of Union did what?

46. Answer 5 – 20
United Upper and Lower Canada, which became the province of Canada.

47. Question
What was the recommendation Lord Durham made that would be accepted by British Parliament?

48. Answer 5 – 30
He recommended that Upper and Canada be united under one government.

49. Question
What was a reason for Confedaration?

50. Answer 5 – 40 Separated, the colonies faced an uncertain future.
They weren’t economically strong enough by themselves.
They feared being absorbed by the United States. (Manifest Destiny)
Britain no longer wanted to pay a huge bill for colonial defence.

51. Question
What did the BNA Act set out/establish?

52. Answer 5 – 50
Set out the rules for the government of the new federal nation.
Established a British style parliament with a House of Commons and Senate
Set out the division of powers between the federal government and provincial governments.