A person’s set of beliefs or assumptions about the world and how it works.

‘Runners of the Woods’; young French explorers who lived and traded with First Nations.

The children of French fur traders and First Nations women.

The ruling oligarchy in Lower Canada.

"Rep by Pop" is short for

Group agreement obtained through a process of dialogue and discussion.

An economic theory that a country can accumulate wealth by importing raw materials from and exporting manufactured goods to colonies.

The children of Hudson’s Bay employees and First Nations women.

The right to reject legislation to prevent it from passing.

The war in which a group of southern states tried to secede from the United States; 1861-1865.

A collection of stories prayers and songs that express a communities customs and history.

The exclusive right to trade or conduct business in a particular area.

French fur traders licensed by the government of New France.

A temporary alliance between two political parties.

Supporter of ‘rep by pop’; formed a coalition with Macdonald and Cartier in 1864.

Genealogical connection between people

The system of land allocation in New France.

First Nations people working in the fur trade who settled near Hudson’s Bay Company trading posts.

Governor General sent to Upper and Lower Canada to recommend solutions for the problems that caused the rebellions of 1837.

The basis of a trade agreement between countries involved an exchange of benefits.

The right or condition of self-government

The terms by which New France surrendered to British forces in 1760.

The adoption of values, beliefs, and behaviors from another culture as a result of that union.

An oath taken by Catholics swearing allegiance to the Anglican Church in order to be allowed to take part in government.

Legislation passed by the British parliament that formed the Constitution of the Dominion of Canada.