How did the French and English influence Canada? How did Canada become independent? Why does Quebec seek independence from Canada?

1. What are the official languages in Canada? English & French

2. What is causing some of the people of Quebec to desire independence from Canada? A. French descendants living in Quebec feel their culture and language is being overwhelmed by the English B. Oppressed Quebec citizens desire freedom of speech and religion C. Large deposits of fossil fuels that Quebec doesn’t want to share with the rest of Canada D. Canada conquered Quebec during World War II

3. Today, some citizens and elected leaders of Québec believe their province should take which action? A. refuse to trade with the United States B. close its borders to all new immigrants C. withdraw from the United Nations D. become an independent country

4. When Britain took control of Canada, it wanted to do so without rebellion. In order to recognize the rights of French Canadians, with which act did Britain allow religious freedom and French laws? A. The Quebec Act B. Act of Union C. Religious Freedom Act D. British North America Act

Catholic and Protestant 5. What are the two major religions in Canada? Catholic and Protestant

6. Today, some Canadian citizens are called "separatists" because they believe that one Canadian province should become an independent nation. In which Canadian province would a separatist most likely live? A. Ontario B. Manitoba C. Alberta D. Québec

7. Fearing American westward expansion, Britain created the Dominion of Canada. What was the result of the British North America Act? A. Britain governed Canada but allowed the United States to control trade B. Britain controlled Canada’s foreign affairs but allowed Canada to govern itself. C. Canada took full control of its government and foreign affairs. D. Canada expanded westward and claimed new territories

8. How did Canada achieve independence from Britain? by a war for independence as a result of the American Revolution as a result of the British defeat of the French by means of negotiations over a period of time

9. Canada gained its independence from Britain by going to war peaceful means buying the land from Britain winning the war against Britain

10. Today, some citizens and elected leaders of Quebec believe their province should take which action? become an independent country withdraw from the United Nations refuse to trade with the United States close its borders to all new immigrants

11. What is causing some of the people of Quebec to desire independence from Canada? Canada conquered Quebec during World War II. Oppressed Quebec citizens desire freedom of speech and religion. Quebec doesn’t want to share the large deposits of fossil fuels it’s found. French descendants living in Quebec feel their culture and language is being overcome by the English.

12. Which pair of European countries contributed most to the languages of Canada? England and Spain Spain and Portugal England and France France and Portugal

13. Which statement describes why English is the most common language in Canada? France did not send settlers to Canada. English is an easier language to learn than French. The French did not rule Canada during its settlement. Great Britain rules Canada for most of its period of settlement and expansion.

Which was allowed for Canada by the British North America Act of 1867? Canada could choose the governor- general. Canada could sign treaties with other countries. A Canadian parliament could make laws for the country. Canada could elect its own monarch separate from Great Britain.

15. Which part of the British North America Act of 1867 were Canadians opposed to after WWI? Sharing the same monarch Having one parliament for two countries Having their own parliament and prime minister Use of Canadian soldiers in the army of the United Kingdom.

Canada’s independence from the United Kingdom (UK) was granted after which event? WWI The selection of a new monarch A war with the UK The monarchs of the UK and Canada divorced.

17. Which is a way of protecting the language and culture of Quebec? Businesses must be bilingual in Quebec. French is the official language in Quebec. The Canadian government prints laws only in French. Quebec’s citizens have been ordered to learn English.