1. 6 th Grade SS Classwork Quiz March 11,2013

2. 1. Canada was a dominion before it won its independence. What was the role of Canada’s Government? C. Canada could run its own affairs, but Britain controlled Canada’s relationships with other countries. The British did allow Canada to control local affairs, but the British Govt. managed foreign affairs.

3. 2. Canada is a parliamentary democracy. Who heads the government in a parliamentary democracy? A.Queen. Although the queen might serve as a fugure head in a parliamentary democracy, the prime minister is the head of the government.

4. 3. Which river is vital to Canada’s economy? C.The St. Lawrence River It is a waterway that links the Great Lakes region to the Atlantic Ocean. Cities located along the river include; Quebec, Montreal, and Ottawa.

5. 4. Which natural resource provides power for Canada and the United States? B.Niagara Falls Although the Rocky mountains & Appalachian mountains contain resources, they are not a source of power for the U.S. and Canada. The fall supply “hydroelectricity.”

6. 5. Which country won control of most of Canada in the 1760s? D.France and Great Britain had roles in Canada’s history. However, in the 1760s Britain defeated France in a war and gained control of France’s land in Canada.