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    After the American Revolution, many loyalists who supported Britain resettled in Canada, which remained a British colony. The War of 1812 saw attacks between British and American forces, including the British burning of Washington DC. The war ended in 1815 as a draw with both sides retaining the lands they held before. On July 1st 1867, the Dominion of Canada was established as a nation, and Canada Day is now celebrated annually on July 1st to commemorate this event, with Sir John A. Macdonald becoming the first Prime Minister. During its development, the Hudson's Bay Company dominated Canada's economy through the fur trade.

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    After the American Revolution, many loyalists who supported Britain resettled in Canada, which remained a British colony. The War of 1812 saw attacks between British and American forces, including the British burning of Washington DC. The war ended in 1815 as a draw with both sides retaining the lands they held before. On July 1st 1867, the Dominion of Canada was established as a nation, and Canada Day is now celebrated annually on July 1st to commemorate this event, with Sir John A. Macdonald becoming the first Prime Minister. During its development, the Hudson's Bay Company dominated Canada's economy through the fur trade.

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    Moral, Social and Cultural Studies

    Modern Canada
    Chapter No. 3, Page No. 165

    1. What happened to the loyalists after the American Revolution?


    Ans. After the American Revolution, many loyalists, who were loyal to the
    crown of England, chose to leave the new country of the United States and
    resettle in Canada. Canada remained a colony of Great Britain.

    2. Describe the war of 1812.


    Ans. During the war of 1812, British forces attacked and burned part of the
    American capital including the White House in Washington DC.

    3. How did the war in 1812 end?


    Ans. The war ended in 1815 in a military draw, both sides kept the same
    territory that they had at the beginning of the war.

    4. What is the significance of July 1st?


    Ans. On July 1st 1867, the nation of Canada was established. The first of July
    is celebrated as Canada Day, a national holiday. The first Prime Minister was
    Sir John Alexander Macdonald.

    5. Which company dominated Canada’s economy during its


    development period?
    Ans. The Hudson’s Bay Company dominated Canada’s economy during it’s
    development period. It’s major product was fur.

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