Chapter 1 Review: Life in British North America

Which of the following industries were the Atlantic Colonies known for?

• ship building

• fishing

• citrus fruit production

• agriculture

Which of the following influences were changing life for people in Canada East in the mid-1800s?

• The seigneurial system was abolished

• Tens of thousands of French people were moving to Canada East from France

• French nationalists were pushing to preserve French culture

• People were moving from rural areas to cities, or to the US

Canada West was growing rapidly in the mid-1800s

• True

• False

Which of the following influences shaped Canada West in the mid-1800s

• The Underground Railroad

• Religious conflict between Catholics and Protestants

• The development of Highway 407

• The creation of factories that produced farming machinery

The colonization of the Pacific Coast led to the creation of

• Manitoba

• Ontario

• Alberta

• British Columbia

How did the Fraser Gold Rush impact First Nations peoples? If you could go back in time, what protections would you create to change the impact of the Gold Rush on Indigenous Canadians?

What was the impact of the railway on Canada West? Do you think it was the most important technological development in 1800's Canadian history? Your answer should compare the railway to at least one other technological advancement that impacted 19th Century Canada.

Was French Canadian nationalism successful? Explain what French Canadian nationalism was and analyze whether it was successful in achieving its objective.