Canadian History

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  1. 3. The Queen is represented in Canada by the __________.
  2. 7. This Premier of Newfoundland is hailed for bringing Newfoundland into Canadian Confederation.
  3. 9. The first Europeans that left indisputable proof that they actually landed on the shores of Canada.
  4. 11. This American war helped convince Canadians and their leaders to unite and form a federation in the north.
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  1. 1. This country took control of Quebec after winning the battle of the Plains of Abraham.
  2. 2. In Newfoundland, July 1st also commemorates the Battle of ________.
  3. 4. Frederick Banting, J.J.R. Macleod and Charles Best received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1923 for discover this.
  4. 5. This individual, born in Brittany in 1491, named Canada after hearing a native refer to a village as "Kanata".
  5. 6. In WW2, this was the first British Colony that Canada fought in order to defend.
  6. 8. The greatest track star in Canadian history, having won a gold medal in 100 metre sprint and 4 by 100 relay.
  7. 10. This city was severly damaged by an explosion in it harbour in 1917