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Brief History of Canada: Pre-Confederation

How much of Canada's history do you know? This quiz covers 15 important events in Canada's history from before colonization to 1866.
From various sources. Most notably the Canadian Encyclopedia.
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Last updated: October 7, 2024
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Some Iroquois and Algonquin peoples called North America this.
Turtle Island
The Vikings colonized this island circa 985.
Newfoundland
This explorer "discovered" Atlantic Canada in 1497.
John Cabot
Jacques Cartier heard this word, meaning village, and used it as a name for Ontario and Quebec.
Kanata
This company, famous for its blankets, was established in 1670.
Hudson's Bay Company
Ten thousand of these people were deported after refusing to swear allegiance to Britain.
Acadians
This hour-long battle resulted in the British capture of Québec.
Battle of the Plains of Abraham
This city was burned by Canadian troops in part due to American attacks on York.
Washington
With the passage of the Slavery Abolition Act in 1833, black people were considered British subjects, and men are allowed to do this.
Vote
A series of rebellions in 1837 led to 100 rebels being sentenced to life here.
Australia
Women were banned from voting here starting in 1849.
Province of Canada
This explorer disappeared trying to find the Northwest Passage.
John Franklin
This railway was built between Guelph and Stratford, Ontario.
Grand Trunk
Throughout Canada, this many Indigenous people chose to give up Indian status in order to gain the right to vote under the Gradual Civilization Act.
One
The first Canadian gold rush took place on this river.
Fraser River
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