After Confederation,it Was Assumed That Future French- and English-Speaking Groups

question 58

Multiple Choice

After Confederation,it was assumed that future French- and English-speaking groups would co-exist.Why did the French struggle for cultural survival until World War II?

• A) A series of epidemics,including smallpox,reduced the French population.
• B) There was a drop in the French birth rate and a corresponding rise in the British birth rate.
• C) There were several civil wars between the British and the French.
• D) English-speaking Canadians controlled the major economic institutions throughout Canada,including Quebec.

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Definitions:

Unilateral Mistake

An error made by one party during the formation of a contract that may affect the enforceability or terms of the agreement.

Mistake Of Fact

A misunderstanding of a fact that is material to a contract, which can render the agreement voidable if the mistake is mutual between both parties.

Legal Assent

The agreement or consent to the terms of a contract, recognizing that all parties understand and accept the conditions as legally binding.

Fraudulent Misrepresentation

A false statement of a material fact made by one party to another party, which has the intent to deceive and induce the other party to enter into a contract.