St. Pierre and Michelon: A Historical Overview

Why does St. Pierre and Michelon remain a French territory despite its proximity to Canada?

• Due to its large population of French citizens

• Because of its strategic location for modern military operations

• Due to historical conflicts and treaties between France and Britain

• Because Canada has no interest in the islands

Who was the first European to arrive at St. Pierre and Michelon?

• Jacques Cartier

• Jo Alvarez Fagundis

• John Cabot

• Christopher Columbus

What was the main economic activity established by the French on St. Pierre and Michelon in the early days?

• Agriculture

• Timber

• Fishing

• Mining

What was the significance of King William's War for St. Pierre and Michelon?

• It caused the islands to become a neutral zone

• It marked the beginning of British raids on the islands

• It resulted in the islands being abandoned

• It led to the islands becoming a British colony

Which treaty returned St. Pierre and Michelon to French control in 1763?

• Treaty of Amiens

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Utrecht

During which war did the British deport French settlers from St. Pierre and Michelon in 1793?

• The French Revolutionary Wars

• The American Revolutionary War

• The Seven Years' War

• The Napoleonic Wars

What economic activity brought prosperity to St. Pierre and Michelon during the 1920s?

• Whaling

• Prohibition-era alcohol trade

• Gold mining

• Tourism

What was the outcome of the 1958 referendum on St. Pierre and Michelon?

• Becoming a part of the United States

• Remaining an overseas territory of France

• Integration into Canada

• Full independence from France

Who played a key role in retaking St. Pierre and Michelon during World War II?

• Winston Churchill

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Charles de Gaulle

• Joseph Stalin

What is the current status of St. Pierre and Michelon?

• A French overseas territory

• A British overseas territory

• An independent nation

• A Canadian province