Canada's Relationship with the British Empire Quiz

What was the motto of the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire (IODE)?

• Freedom and equality

• One flag, one throne, one empire

• Unity in diversity

• Strength in unity

What was the main goal of British imperialism in the late 1800s?

• To encourage cultural diversity

• To establish peaceful relations with other nations

• To promote equality and justice worldwide

• To increase the Empire's wealth and influence

What was the compromise proposed by Laurier regarding Canada's involvement in the Boer War?

• Providing financial aid to the Boers

• Staying completely neutral and not getting involved in the war

• Sending a large number of troops to support Britain

• Sending only volunteers instead of compulsory conscription

What was the main purpose of the Women's Foreign Missionary Society (WFMS) in Canada?

• To promote British imperialism in Canada

• To advocate for women's rights and equality

• To assist in opening 'the dark places of the earth' to civilization and Christianity

• To support the independence of British colonies

What was the response of Canada to Britain's request for financial contribution to build up its navy in 1908?

• Canada sent a large sum of money directly to Britain

• Canada proposed to build a small navy of its own instead

• Canada refused to provide any support to Britain

• Canada offered military assistance instead of financial aid

What was the main reason for the division among Canadians regarding Canada's involvement in the Boer War?

• There was a conflict over the control of natural resources in southern Africa

• There was a dispute over the political leadership of Canada

• There was a disagreement over the economic benefits of the war

• English Canadians supported British imperialism, while French Canadians and recent immigrants opposed it

What was the purpose of the Canadian Mission to the Indians in the Caribbean?

• To advocate for the rights of the indigenous people

• To assimilate children into British culture through education

• To promote the independence of the Caribbean islands

• To establish trade relations with the indigenous population

What was the response of Laurier to Britain's call for Canada to join the Boer War?

• He offered to send a large number of troops to support Britain

• He proposed sending only volunteers to war instead of compulsory conscription

• He refused to provide any support to Britain

• He sent a large sum of money directly to Britain for the war effort

What was the main goal of the British imperialism policy in the late 1800s?

• To increase the Empire's wealth and influence

• To promote equality and justice worldwide

• To establish peaceful relations with other nations

• To encourage cultural diversity

What was the response of Canada to Britain's request for financial contribution to build up its navy in 1908?

• Canada offered military assistance instead of financial aid

• Canada refused to provide any support to Britain

• Canada sent a large sum of money directly to Britain

• Canada proposed to build a small navy of its own instead