📚 Instructions

Complete all sections to test your understanding of the text. For short answer questions, use the Introduce-Illustrate-Conclude format: identify the topic, provide examples from the text, and explain the significance.

True/False Questions (10 points)

1. The Canadian dollar and oil prices are highly correlated, rising and falling together.

2. China's economic boom in the 1990s increased global demand for oil.

3. The resource boom in Alberta benefited all regions of Canada equally.

4. Between 2007 and 2012, central Canada lost 182,900 manufacturing jobs.

5. The Kelowna Accord was fully implemented as originally planned.

6. The Haida v. British Columbia case established the duty to consult Aboriginal peoples before infringing on treaty rights.

7. Prime Minister Harper apologized for the residential school system in 2008.

8. Only Canada produces oil internationally, making it a unique commodity.

9. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission heard testimony from over 7,000 witnesses.

10. Fracking involves using water and chemicals at high pressure to crack rock layers.

Multiple Choice Questions (10 points)

1. In 2004, what percentage of worldwide growth in oil demand came from China?

2. Why did high oil prices hurt Ontario and Quebec manufacturing?

3. The Kelowna Accord was originally worth:

4. What was the primary goal of residential schools according to the text?

5. Between 2017 and 2019, the Canadian dollar dropped by:

6. Who was the head of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission?

7. What is a commodity according to the text?

8. The Haida v. British Columbia case was significant because it:

9. Why did oil prices fall in 2014-2015?

10. The Conservative government allocated how much to Aboriginal programs after the Kelowna Accord fell?

Matching Question (5 points)

Match the key figures/terms with their descriptions:

People/Terms

Paul Martin
Phil Fontaine
Justice Murray Sinclair
Betty Ann Lavallée
Fracking

Descriptions

Prime Minister who struck the Kelowna Accord
Aboriginal leader critical of Harper government's failure to honour Kelowna Accord
Head of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
National Chief who spoke about Métis and non-status Indians gaining recognition
Process using water and chemicals at high pressure to crack rock layers

Short Answer Questions (15 points - 5 points each)

1. Using the Introduce-Illustrate-Conclude format, explain the relationship between Alberta's resource boom and the challenges faced by Ontario and Quebec manufacturing. Why is this relationship significant for understanding regional economic dynamics in Canada?

2. Analyze the successes and limitations of efforts to address Aboriginal rights and reconciliation in Canada in the 21st century. What does this reveal about the ongoing challenges of Indigenous-settler relations?

3. Evaluate the statement: "focusing on one resource means that less attention is being paid to other industries that might one day make money." How does this relate to the concept of economic diversification, and why is this important for Canada's economic future?