Quiz 1

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*The Underground Railroad was:

Back

1. A secret network to help enslaved people escape to freedom

Front

*The political map of North America in the mid-1800s was identical to today's map.

Back

False, it was not identical

Front

Before 1784, the Maritime Region consisted of how many colonies?

Back

2

Front

Canada West supported:

Back

Representation by population

Front

1. Harriet Tubman helped approximately 70 enslaved individuals escape to freedom through the Underground Railroad.

Back

True

Front

*The Great Migration was primarily caused by:

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1. Poverty and food shortages in Europe

Front

*Mary Ann Shadd is best known for:

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Writing "A Plea for Emigration" to help escaped slaves

Front

Why did some of the colonies decide to put aside their differences and create a new country, Canada?

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To unite for stronger economic and political stability.

Front

1. Canada East and Canada West had equal representation in the legislative assembly but often faced political deadlock.

Back

True

Front

*The Great Migration brought people of British and French origin to the Prairies as the majority population.

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False, it brought them to Canada west and Canada east.