Canadian History and Geography Flashcards
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What was the primary purpose of the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR), completed in 1885?
Answer: To link British Columbia to eastern Canada and fulfill a promise made at Confederation
The CPR was built to fulfill a promise made to British Columbia upon joining Confederation in 1871 and to bind the nation together from sea to sea.
Which province is Canada's largest by area?
Answer: Nunavut (territory)
Nunavut, created as a territory in 1999, is Canada's largest political subdivision by area at approximately 2.1 million km².
What was the significance of the Battle of Vimy Ridge (April 1917)?
Answer: It is considered a defining moment in Canadian national identity as all four Canadian divisions fought together for the first time
The capture of Vimy Ridge by the Canadian Corps in April 1917 is seen as a pivotal moment in forming a distinct Canadian national identity.
The Great Lakes–St. Lawrence River system is significant to Canada primarily because it:
Answer: Provides a major transportation corridor for trade between central Canada and the Atlantic Ocean
The Great Lakes–St. Lawrence system forms a critical inland shipping route connecting the industrial heartland to Atlantic ports.
Which event is known as the 'Quiet Revolution' in Canadian history?
Answer: A period of social and political reform in Quebec during the 1960s that transformed its society and institutions
The Quiet Revolution (Révolution tranquille) refers to a period of rapid social, political, and cultural change in Quebec during the 1960s under Premier Jean Lesage.
What are the Prairie Provinces of Canada?
Answer: Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta
The Prairie Provinces are Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, known for their flat landscapes and agriculture.