Multiple choice questions. Choose the best answer.
- An "oligarchy" is
a) a large number of people who rule over a smaller number of people.
b) a small number of people who rule over a larger number of people.
c) a democratic form of government led by the colonial governor.
d) an organization of Roman Catholic priests in French Canada.
- The oligarchy which ruled in Lower Canada was called
a) the Chateau Clique.
b) les freres chausseurs.
c) the Family Compact.
d) les patriotes.
- The radical group led by Papineau in the 1830's was
a) the chateau clique.
b) les freres chausseurs.
c) the Family Compact.
d) les patriotes.
- The leader of the radical group in Lower Canada in the 1830's was
a) Joseph Papineau.
b) Joseph Howe.
c) Lord Durham.
d) William Lyon Mackenzie.
- In November 1837, in Montreal, the Doric Club consisted mostly of
a) Irish immigrants.
b) French youths and les patriotes.
c) British youths and soldiers.
d) Roman Catholic priests.
- In the 1838 rebellion, Robert Nelson led a group called
a) les patriotes.
b) les freres chausseurs.
c) the Chateau Clique.
d) the Family Compact.
- In the 1838 rebellion, the leader of les freres chausseurs was
a) Joseph Papineau.
b) Joseph Howe.
c) Robert Nelson.
d) William Lyon Mackenzie.
- The 1837 and 1838 Rebellions failed mainly because
a) American citizens in Vermont refused to help les patriotes.
b) the Native people played an important part in influencing British policy.
c) les habitants voted to give up their language rights.
d) most citizens did not want armed rebellion.
- The main result of the 1837 and 1838 Rebellions was that
a) "Jacksonian democracy" was introduced to Canada.
b) the British sent Lord Durham to solve the "Canadian problem".
c) the influence of the Chateau Clique was weaker.
d) Papineau was elected Governor of Lower Canada.
- The Durham Report of 1838 recommended
a) the union of Upper and Lower Canada and responsible government.
b) tighter British control over political affairs in Lower Canada.
c) an act of union with the United States.
d) closer cooperation with the Metis of Manitoba.
- The Act of Union of 1841 proposed
a) power sharing between the English and French in Lower Canada.
b) joining Upper and Lower Canada as the United Province of Canada.
c) uniting the Atlantic Provinces with Upper and Lower Canada.
d) the annexation of Canada by the United States.
- The Rebellion Losses Bill of 1849 was
a) supported by the Tories because it treated everyone fairly.
b) widely supported and increased the popularity of Lord Elgin.
c) designed to increase ties with the United States.
d) opposed by the Tories because they did not want the rebels compensated.
Answer key 1. b 6. b 11. b 16. _ 2. a 7. c 12. d 17. _ 3. d 8. d 13. _ 18. _ 4. a 9. b 14. _ 19. _ 5. c 10. a 15. _ 20. _
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