Rupert's Land/History of Alberta and Canada

Who was Canada's first Prime Minister?

• Johnny McDonald

• John B. MacDonald

• John A. MacDonald

• Johnny MacDonald

In what year was Canada created?

• 1867

• 1768

• 1876

• 1786

Which provinces were part of Canada when it was formed?

• New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Alberta, Quebec

• Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, Nova Scotia

• New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec

• Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, Nova Scotia

What was the massive area where Alberta sits today known as?

• Northwest Territories

• British Columbia

• Rupert's Land

• Hudson's Bay

Who controlled trade in Rupert's Land?

• Canadian Government

• British Government

• Hudson's Bay Company

• American Traders

What was the main trade in Rupert's Land?

• Silk

• Fur

• Spices

• Gold

What fashion trend impacted the Hudson's Bay Company's business in the 1860s?

• Wool

• Cotton

• Silk

• Leather

How much did the Americans pay to buy Alaska?

• 7.2 million dollars

• 40 million dollars

• 1.5 million dollars

• 10 million dollars

How much did Canada pay for Rupert's Land?

• 40 million dollars

• 1.5 million dollars

• 7.2 million dollars

• 10 million dollars

Which company was forced to sell Rupert's Land to Canada?

• British Government

• Hudson's Bay Company

• American Traders

• Canadian Government