Colonies of British North America Questions

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What was British Columbia called before 1858?

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New Caledonia

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Which neighbouring colony merged with British Columbia in 1866?

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Vancouver Island

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Who owned and operated Rupert's Land?

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The Hudson's Bay Company

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True or False: It was illegal for Europeans to settle in Rupert's Land, because the HBC only wanted the land used for commercial purposes (the fur trade with Indigenous nations)

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True

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In the 1860s, 87% of the Red River Settlement were _____ people.

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Metis

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The _______ people are the French-speaking community in the Maritime colonies.

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Acadian

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What was the main occupation of Newfoundlanders?

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Fishing