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Navigate through the museum to learn more about black history in Canada. Once you have completed your journey, you will have to find the answers to the questions below in order to finish the Treasure Hunt.

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Canadian Black History

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1. In 1783, this certificate was given to Blacks who had joined the British during the American Revolution. What is it?
2. Anne Greenup was the first president of what organization?
3. Which school built in 1861, that is still standing and still used to educate children, is the only school in Canada built by former fugitive slaves?
4. On July 5, 1916, the assembly of the No. 2 Construction Battalion was approved. Why was this battalion different from the rest of the military’s battalions?
5. Which Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada was instrumental in partially abolishing slavery in Upper Canada?
6. Which conductor on the Underground Railroad risked her life to help hundreds of people escape slavery by coming to Canada, and then went on to become a nurse, scout and spy for the Union Army during the American Civil War?
7. What was the Underground Railroad?
8. Harriet Beecher Stowe’s book, written in 1851 was based in part on a book called "The Life of Josiah Henson", written by a former slave who became a Black leader. What was the name of Ms. Stowe’s book?
9. On October 28, 1859, William Hall became what?
10. Which legendary Canadian jazz pianist, organist, composer has won multiple Juno Awards, and in 1994 was appointed an officer of The Order of Canada?