History

The Great Enterprise

Evaluation 1

Section 1: Short Answer

Place a response in the answer box that best answers the question
or completes the thought found in the question box.

QUESTION ANSWER MARK

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1 Nickname given to John A. Macdonald that

described his crafty, clever ways.
2 Place where Cartier escaped to after the
unsuccessful rebellion in Lower Canada.
3 The name of George Brown=s newspaper.

4 Name of the drug that Macdonald=s wife was

addicted to.
5 Name of the anti-Catholic organization that
Macdonald belonged to in order to get votes.
6 What Cartier was forced to do in order to return
to Canada.
7 A method of distributing seats in the legislature
that was favoured by George Brown
8 The side Great Britain supported in the American
Civil War.
9 What was the original occupation/profession of
John A. Macdonald?
10 What city did Cartier wish to build up as a rival to
any other in North America?
11 What does B.N.A. stand for?

12 What country was George Brown born in?

13 What city/riding was represented by John. A.

Macdonald?
14 Another name for Upper Canada

15 Who was the main political enemy of John A.

Macdonald?
16 In what country was John A. Macdonald born?

17 Name of the American president during the Civil

War.
18 Name of John A. Macdonald=s first wife.

19 Another name for Lower Canada.

20 What did George Brown think of John A.

Macdonald?

Section 2: Discussion
Choose one of the following questions and discuss in the box
provided.

John A. Macdonald was often referred to as a ASly Fox.@ What would be the reason for
this?

Sometimes, it=s helpful to look at the personal lives of historical figures to get a sense of
some of the things that shaped their lives. Examine briefly the marriages and personal
lives of Macdonald and Cartier. In your opinion, what effect did the personal lives of
these men have on their public lives?

It=s interesting that some of the historical leaders of that time were once rebels against
the very political system they became part of. Who are they, and what are the things
that became important to them?

Discuss the relationship between John A. Macdonald and George Brown. During your
discussion, please make sure to refer to personality characteristics of each man.

Discuss the illness of Isabella Clark Macdonald. What effect did it have on the
relationship between she and her husband? What was the end result of this illness. Why
would we care?