Part 1

(Part 1 is worth 35% of your exam mark.)

Answer ONE of the following in essay form:

1.   Europeans claim to have “discovered” the Americas; similarly, one might say that Aboriginal peoples in Canada “discovered” the European market for furs. To what extent did the fur trade operate along lines that suited Aboriginal participants first and foremost?

2.   Why has the American Revolution been described as a crucial event in Canadian history?

3.   While the rebellions in Upper and Lower Canada were two quite separate events, the rebels in both colonies shared some grievances. Discuss.

Part 2

(Part 2 is worth 35% of your exam mark.)

Answer ONE of the following in essay form:

1.   Analyze the impact that the Europeans had upon Aboriginal ways of life in the pre- Confederation period.

2.   “The union of the various colonies into the Dominion of Canada can be described as a strictly pragmatic arrangement.” Is this an accurate statement? Support your argument.

3.   “Women have played an integral part in Canada’s history.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Support your argument.