Cultures & Lifestyles Chapter 6 Section 3
Religion Freedom is reason for 1st migration Most are Christians Part of Constitution- 1st amendment Most are Christians Protestant in US, Catholic in Can. All others are practiced as well
* Often not counted as Protestant
Language Main lang.= English Official lang.= English & French Others are found in local areas w/ high pop. of that culture (Korean in NJ)
Language Quebec* New Mexico French is official lang. Want greater protection of culture Quebecois want independence from Can. (separatism) New Mexico Much of govn’t news in Spanish & English
The Arts 1900s brings jazz Country & rock are worldwide Blends African with European Country & rock are worldwide
Lifestyles 2 of the wealthiest countries in world (US-11, Can.- 14) High standard of living Education, personal choice, job opportunities Agricultural surplus
Lifestyles Health Care- Govn’t pays for HC in Can Ppl pay for HC in US thru insurance Govn’t pays for old, disabled, low-income BIG ISSUE
lifestyles Education- Both public & private Compulsory, 12 grades (in almost all provinces) 97% literacy rate in both
Lifestyles Sports- Recreation- Celebrations- US= football & baseball Can= ice hockey Recreation- 1st nat’l park in 1872= Yellowstone Celebrations- July 4th- Indep. Day July 1st- Canada Day