Unit 2 Topic Videos

Question 1

What did Carelton believe? Why was this a surprise?

Answer 1

Carelton believed that Catholics should be able to hold office and that French civil law should be restored to the Canadiens. The surprise was that the English believed that Carelton faboured them.

Question 2

What would happen if France declared war in North America? What was the fear for Britain?

Answer 2

If France declared WAr on North America Canada would become the principle scene where the fate of America may be determined. The fear for Britain is if they pushed matters too far. London was more concerned with their American colonies.

Question 3

What did the French people in Canada want from Britain?

Answer 3

The French people wanted their ancient laws and customs. They wanted the boundaries of their country restored and they wanted the same rights as English citizens.

Question 4

What did the Quebec Act give to French colonists? Why?

Answer 4

The Quebev Act restored to Canada all the interier lands that America was claiming. Guarantees them their religion and restors French civil law. The Catholic Canadiens are allowed to hold public office.

Question 5

Why did the Quebec Act anger the American Colonists and Revolutionaries?

Answer 5

The QUebec ACt is teh final act. The dream of an English-American empire is blocked. The FN were never expelled to make more room.

Question 6

Why did the American Revolution threaten Canada’s existence?

Answer 6

The American revolution threatedned Canada’s existence because the American colonists sled into a revolution and it was against Britain. The revolution was chaotic.

Question 7

What was Tecumseh’s vision for his people? Why?

Answer 7

His vision for his people was a unified and independent Indian confederacy that is powerful enough to resist American expansion.

Question 8

Who won the battle for Lake Erie? What did that mean for Tecumseh?

Answer 8

The Americans won the Battle for Lake Erie. For Tecumseh, this mean that his old enemy, William Henry Harrison, will be waiting with an invasion force.

Question 9

What did Tecumseh want from the British if they were to retreat?

Answer 9

If the British (his allies) were to retreat, Tecumseh wanted the weapons and ammunition.

Question 10

What happened to Tecumseh?

Answer 10

Tecumseh and his men were left alone to fight. He was killed. No one knows who killed him or what happened to his body.

Question 11

How many Canadians took the field against how many Americans?

Answer 11

4000 Americans took the field against a few hundred Canadians.

Question 12

Why were eight men hanged at Burlington Heights?

Answer 12

They were convicted of treason for aiding the American forces.

Question 13

Did the American’s ever come back to fight again? (2.2)

Answer 13

No

Question 14

Why did both rebellions occur? When did they occur?

Answer 14

Both rebellions occured because they wanted the right to govern themselves. They occured in 1837.

Question 15

What was the force in Lower Canada called/

Answer 15

The force in Lower Canada was called the Patriots.

Question 16

How many patriots were killed?

Answer 16

153 Patriots were killed.

Question 17

What happened in Upper Canada after the rebellion in Lower Canada? What was the goal?

Answer 17

Willion Lyon Mackenzie thought that it was time to attack Toronto. He hopes to seize power and form a provisional government in the absence of British troops.

Question 18

Why was the rebellion in Upper Canada unsuccessful?

Answer 18

The rebellion was unseuccessful because the gunman in the front fell after firing instead of amking way for the next row. The men thought those who had fired had been killed so they ran.

Question 19

What happened to Mackenzie?

Answer 19

He made his way to the US along with some of his comrads.

Question 20

What was the court decision about regarding the Metis?

Answer 20

It was about a land dispute for Manitoba Metis. It was decided that the Metis were right.

Question 21

How long was this decision been outstanding? Should matter like this be allowed to be outstanding for so long? (Metis)

Answer 21

Has been outstanding ince 1870. I think that matters should always be resolved because it strengthens relations in our country.

Question 22

How does thinking historically give us different perspectives on issues like the Metis land claim issue?

Answer 22

I think that thinking historically gives us different perspectives because it helps us examine the issue from every angle and see where each side is coming from.

Question 23

What were some reasons against Confederation from the article, especially for the Maritime provinces?

Answer 23

They will give up control of fisheries, giving up to Canada all lands, timber, mines, minerals. Sending revenue to Canada where as they could be spending money among Britain. Confederation would force the young men to be subject to militia laws of the dominion and young fishermen will be pressed to man the ships of war. Confederation would give Canada the power to tax the people of the colony immensely. He says that once they agree to confederation, there is no going back.

Question 24

Who is Canada’s Head of State?

Answer 24

The Queen of England

Question 25

Who is in charge of Canada? Who do they take their orders from?

Answer 25

The Governor General. He takes his orders from the government of Canada.

Question 26

What is Justin Trudeau’s office or position?

Answer 26

Prime Minister

Question 27

What party does the PM belong to?

Answer 27

Liberal Party

Question 28

How does the PM keep his job? How could he get fired?

Answer 28

He can only keep his job if he enjoys the confidence of the House of Commons.

Question 29

When did Stephen Harper almost lose his job?

Answer 29

Stephen Harper almost lost his job when his government announced that Canada was in fine financial shape and would post surpluses for the next five years. A majority of MPs made it clear that if he didn’t come through with the true numbers they would lsoe confidence. But Stephen Harper eventually did come through with the numbers and it turns out that Canada will post an 80 million dollar defecit.

Question 30

When did the first African slaves come to Canada?

Answer 30

1608

Question 31

When did France abondon it colonies development policies? What did this mean for slaves?

Answer 31

In 1704. This meant that there would be no delivery of slaves to New France.

Question 32

Why were slaves rare in Canada?

Answer 32

Lack of initiative and the unsuitable nature of Canada’s agriculture system. British North America did not rely on slaves like the South did.

Question 33

Where were slaves typically found working in Canada?

Answer 33

Salves were mostly found working in the rich families as personal servants in the metropolitan areas.

Question 34

What was the average life expectancy for slaves?

Answer 34

25.2 years

Question 35

In what year was slavery abolished?

Answer 35

August 1, 1834