Impact of History on Modern Canada

CANADA’S HISTORY United Streaming Video Canada: It’s People, History and Government Clip: Canada’s History (8:08) – Stop clip at 6:15

CANADA’S PEOPLE

Read the first paragraph on page 106 in the CRCT Test Prep book, then fill-in items 1 and 2 in your notes.

Historical Influences on Modern Canada Influence of French and English on the Languages and Religions of Canada (CRCT Test Prep book pg. 106)   1. Europeans who settled Canada came mainly from _________________________________and ________________________. 2. Languages and Religions from each country were brought with the settlers. A. Settlers from Great Britain brought the ____________________language and ___________________Christianity. B. Settlers from France brought the ________________language and _______________________________Christianity. * 3. Great Britain gained control of Canada in 1763 by defeating France in the French and Indian War. A. British settlers moved across the country from coast to coast B. Result - Today _______of Canadians speak English as a first language and only _______ speak French as a first language. 4. Influence of French settlement still EXTREMELY strong – especially in _______________, A. _____of people in Quebec speak French as the first language, B. Only _____of Quebec’s citizens speak English as a first language. 5, Both English and French are the official languages of _____________________________and ____________________________in Canada. A. All government ___________________________are written in both French and English, B. In Quebec, advertising may be written in both languages, but the French must come first, and the English words must be of _____________________________size. 6. Although other religions are practiced, the main religions are those that were brought from Great Britain and France A. Over _________of Canadians practice Protestant Christianity, B. _______ of Canadians practice Roman Catholic Christianity. C. _______ of people in Quebec are Roman Catholic. 8% 20% 44% 50% 70% 80% 81% business documents English France French government Great Britain Protestant Quebec Roman Catholic smaller

COLONIZATION

Read the second and third paragraphs on page 106 in the CRCT Test Prep book, then fill-in items 3-5 in your notes.

Historical Influences on Modern Canada Influence of French and English on the Languages and Religions of Canada (CRCT Test Prep book pg. 106)   1. Europeans who settled Canada came mainly from _________________________________and ________________________. 2. Languages and Religions from each country were brought with the settlers. A. Settlers from Great Britain brought the ____________________language and ___________________Christianity. B. Settlers from France brought the ________________language and _______________________________Christianity. * 3. Great Britain gained control of Canada in 1763 by defeating France in the French and Indian War. A. British settlers moved across the country from coast to coast B. Result - Today _______of Canadians speak English as a first language and only __________ speak French as a first language. 4. Influence of French settlement still EXTREMELY strong – especially in _______________, A. _____of people in Quebec speak French as the first language, B. Only _____of Quebec’s citizens speak English as a first language. 5, Both English and French are the official languages of _____________________________and ____________________________in Canada. A. All government ___________________________are written in both French and English, B. In Quebec, advertising may be written in both languages, but the French must come first, and the English words must be of _____________________________size. 6. Although other religions are practiced, the main religions are those that were brought from Great Britain and France A. Over _________of Canadians practice Protestant Christianity, B. _______ of Canadians practice Roman Catholic Christianity. C. _______ of people in Quebec are Roman Catholic. 8% 20% 44% 50% 70% 80% 81% business documents English France French government Great Britain Protestant Quebec Roman Catholic smaller

Read the last paragraph on page 106 in the CRCT Test Prep book, then fill-in item 6 in your notes.

Historical Influences on Modern Canada Influence of French and English on the Languages and Religions of Canada (CRCT Test Prep book pg. 106)   1. Europeans who settled Canada came mainly from _________________________________and ________________________. 2. Languages and Religions from each country were brought with the settlers. A. Settlers from Great Britain brought the ____________________language and ___________________Christianity. B. Settlers from France brought the ________________language and _______________________________Christianity. * 3. Great Britain gained control of Canada in 1763 by defeating France in the French and Indian War. A. British settlers moved across the country from coast to coast B. Result - Today _______of Canadians speak English as a first language and only __________ speak French as a first language. 4. Influence of French settlement still EXTREMELY strong – especially in _______________, A. _____of people in Quebec speak French as the first language, B. Only _____of Quebec’s citizens speak English as a first language. 5, Both English and French are the official languages of _____________________________and ____________________________in Canada. A. All government ___________________________are written in both French and English, B. In Quebec, advertising may be written in both languages, but the French must come first, and the English words must be of _____________________________size. 6. Although other religions are practiced, the main religions are those that were brought from Great Britain and France A. Over _________of Canadians practice Protestant Christianity, B. _______ of Canadians practice Roman Catholic Christianity. C. _______ of people in Quebec are Roman Catholic. 8% 20% 44% 50% 70% 80% 81% business documents English France French government Great Britain Protestant Quebec Roman Catholic smaller

CANADIAN INDEPENDENCE United Streaming Video Canada: It’s People, History and Government Clip: Canadian Independence (1:29)

Read the paragraphs on page 107 in the CRCT Test Prep book, then fill-in the next page in your notes.

How Canada Became an Independent Nation (CRCT Test Prep Book pg. 107) Unlike many European colonies which gained their independence only through wars, Canada gained its independence from Great Britain through ______________________________________means. 2. Great Britain gained control of Canada in 1763 by defeating France in the French and Indian War. A. After 100 years of expansion of settlers across the country, the people in Canada wanted to be united and protected from invasion by the ________________________________________wanting to gain new lands. B. At the request of the Canadians, in 1867, the British Parliament wrote a _________________________________________which: 1) created the _______________________________of Canada, comprised of 4 original provinces 2) allowed the country to have its own _____________________________and ___________________________________ 3) prohibited Canada from making ______________________with other countries 4) required Canadians to be a part of the __________________________________of the United Kingdom 5) allowed for the monarch of the _______________________________________also serve as the monarch of Canada 3. Following _________________________losses of lives of soldiers called to serve in the military for England in World War I, the Canadians decided they wanted more control in foreign affairs. A. 1931 - British Parliament granted ___________________________________________to Canada B. 1982 – Final links between British Parliament and Canadian government were ________________ 4. The Canadians still share the same ___________________with the British broken constitution Dominion huge independence military monarch parliament peaceful prime minister treaties United Kingdom United States

United Streaming Video: World Geography North America: Canada, Mexico and Central America, and the Caribbean Video Clip: Quebec’s French Culture

Read the paragraphs on page 108 in the CRCT Test Prep book, then fill-in the next page in your notes.

Quebec’s Independence Movement (CRCT Test Prep book pg. 108) 1. In a desire to preserve their French language and culture, some people in Quebec, called ___________________________want that province to be independent of Canada A. Quebec province is ____________________to the rest of the country for its computer and electronics industries B. Twice the people have voted on the issue of independence and both times have decided to _________________ a part of Canada 2. Canadian government has passed laws to help Quebec’s citizens ________________________their French language and culture A. Country is officially _____________________- English and French are both used for government and business B. Law guarantees the right to preserve ones cultural _________________– Quebec is officially a “distinct society” 3. The “Independence Movement” lives on – despite these governmental actions, some people in Quebec are still seeking __________________________________. bilingual heritage important independence preserve separatists remain