1700 Canadian History

What is disputed territory?

• land that more than one group claim belongs to them

• land given up as part of a treaty

• land that borders rivers, lakes or oceans

• territory that has lots of natural resources

Which of the following is NOT a reason the Europeans were interested in North America?

• explore

• find a new king

• send fish and fur back to Europe

• claim land

What started the war of Spanish Succession?

• A fight over disputed land

• The First Nations were tired of being taken advantage of

• The British Queen ordered an attack on France and Spain

• Spain's King died and France tried to seize Spain

The United Kingdom of Great Britain formed in 1707 when which two countries united?

• Canada and United States

• England and Scotland

• France and Spain

• England and France

What ended the War of Spanish Succession?

• John Cabot

• The First Nations negotiated an agreement

• Spain surrendered to France

• The Treaty of Utrecht

• All of the above

Which is NOT a concession made by France to Britain as part of the Treaty of Utrecht?

• France gave up their land claims on Newfoundland and Acadia.

• French no longer allowed to enter Hudson Bay (Ruperts land)

• French colonies had to stop speaking French

• None of the above (they had to do all of the above)

The Treaty of Utrecht was also called

• The Treaty of Understanding

• The Britain- France Truce Treaty

• The Treaty of Peace and Friendship

• The Spanish Treaty

What is NOT true about the Acadians?

• The spoke French

• They had great ties to their land

• They refused to take an oath of loyalty to Britain after becoming British citizens

• Their population significantly decreased right after the Treaty of Utrecht

John Cabot was sent by the King of England to explore and claim lands for England. What resource did Cabot find in abundance?

• whales

• people

• fish

• maple syrup

Why was fur so important?

• It was necessary to survive winter

• It became a popular fashion in Europe

• It was an important trading item for both the Europeans and the First Nations

• All of the above