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Question 1

Which group of people are the Métis?

Accepted Answer

People of mixed Indigenous and European (mainly French) ancestry with a distinct culture

Answer

The Métis are a distinct Indigenous people who emerged from the intermarriage of Indigenous women and European (primarily French and Scottish) fur traders, developing their own culture, language (Michif), and identity.

Question 2

What was the primary purpose of residential schools in Canada?

Accepted Answer

To forcibly assimilate Indigenous children by removing them from their families and banning their languages and cultures

Answer

Residential schools, operating from the 1870s to 1996, forcibly removed Indigenous children from their homes to eliminate Indigenous culture, language, and identity — a policy recognized as cultural genocide.

Question 3

In what year did women gain the right to vote in federal elections in Canada?

Accepted Answer

1918

Answer

The Women's Franchise Act of 1918 granted most women the right to vote in federal elections, though women of some ethnic backgrounds faced restrictions until later.

Question 4

Which event is known as the 'Last Spike' and what did it mark?

Accepted Answer

The completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1885, linking Canada from coast to coast

Answer

On November 7, 1885, the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven at Craigellachie, British Columbia, completing the transcontinental rail link that united Canada.

Question 5

What was the 'Persons Case' of 1929?

Accepted Answer

A landmark ruling that declared women to be 'persons' eligible to serve in the Canadian Senate

Answer

The Famous Five women challenged the interpretation of 'persons' in the British North America Act; the British Privy Council ruled in 1929 that women were indeed 'persons' and could be appointed to the Senate.

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canadian Canada History and Confederation 5