Canada Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Section 1: Chapter Atlas Section 2: History of Canada Section 3: Canada Today Introduction

Canada Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Which three groups make up Canada’s aboriginal population? myStory

Canada Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. There were many different Native groups in Canada: Algonquin Iroquois Inuit History Native Canadian Groups

Canada Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. There are several landform regions in Canada which affect how people live. Canada has impressive reserves of timber, minerals, and fresh water, and many of its industries are based on these resources. Chapter Atlas Key Ideas

Canada Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. In economic development that has paralleled the United States, most of the Canadian population now lives in cities. Why? Chapter Atlas Key Ideas

Canada Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Canadian Cordillera Canadian Shield Chapter Atlas What are some important places to know in Canada? Arctic Archipelago St. Lawrence River Valley

Canada Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Chapter Atlas Canada: Outline Map

Canada Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Chapter Atlas What landforms in the United States are also found in Canada?

Canada Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Canada is the second largest country in the world in total land area. The Canadian Shield, a massive rocky area dotted with thousands of lakes, extends from Hudson Bay to the Canadian Cordillera. Chapter Atlas Canada: Physical Features

Canada Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. The St. Lawrence River Valley is the most populated region in Canada. The St. Lawrence River Valley, the Atlantic coast, and the Southwest coast of Canada all have moderate climates. Chapter Atlas Canada: Physical Features

Canada Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. The interior plains of Canada have extreme weather. The areas closest to the United States have hot summers and cold winters. Chapter Atlas Canada: Climate

Canada Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. The Canadian Shield produces many important minerals that are used throughout the world. The St. Lawrence River and Seaway connect the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean. Fishing, forestry, agriculture, and tourism are all important parts of Canada’s economy. Chapter Atlas Canada: Land and Natural Resources

Canada Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Chapter Atlas What are some environmental problems facing Canada?

Canada Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Canada’s natural resources have played a key role in the country’s development. The distinct French and English populations promoted biculturalism early in Canada’s history. History Key Ideas

Canada Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Europeans arrived in the 1400s. They eventually set up trading agreements with Natives. Europeans traded wool cloth and metal goods for Native American furs. Did these agreements last? History Contact With Europeans

Canada Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Competition for land between France and England Increased contact with Europeans, which led to new diseases being introduced to the Native population History Cause and Effect: What was the impact of the fur trade?

Canada Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. France was the first European nation to claim land in Canada. England arrived and claimed land north of New France. Conflict over the fur trade led to the Seven Years War between France and England. History European Settlement

Canada Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. What was the result of the Seven Years War? What European nation ruled Canada after the war? History Cause and Effect

Canada Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. In the 1800s, Britain passed an act that made Canada a dominion. The dominion governed itself, but was still tied to Britain. History The Dominion of Canada

Canada Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. In the early 1900s, immigrants arrived from Great Britain, Russia, and the United States. From 1901 to 1911, Canada’s population grew by 32 percent. History Immigration

Canada Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Canada fought in World War I alongside Britain. Canada proved it could be an independent nation, and in 1931 Britain granted its independence. History An Independent Nation

Canada Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. How did Canada get out of the Great Depression? History First Great Challenge

Canada Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Today How do historical ties to Britain influence life in Canada today?

Canada Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. The British Queen, Elizabeth II, is the Canadian head of state In 1982, Canada created its own constitution to address issues unique to the country Canada has had a long and enduring relationship with Great Britain. Today Historical Ties to Britain

Canada Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Canada’s federal government reflects historical ties to Britain. How is it a constitutional democracy? How is it a federation? How is it a parliamentary democracy? Today Key Ideas

Canada Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Today Compare and Contrast: How did Canada and the United States separate from Great Britain?

Canada Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Canada has a modern economy and is an active trade partner with many countries. What is NAFTA? Today Key Ideas

Canada Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Canada has a strong economy and a well- educated workforce. Canadians have a high quality of life, and there is national healthcare for every citizen. Canada exports many natural resources throughout the world. Today Canada’s Role in the World

Canada Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Canada plays a large role in the peacekeeping missions of the United Nations They work to stop wars and protect freedoms Canada is known throughout the world as a peacekeeping nation. Today Canada as a Peacekeeper

Canada Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Canada is a diverse nation with many different ethnic groups. Canadians are encouraged to maintain their own identities and cultures. What is the focus of many Quebeckers? Why? Today The Cultural Mosaic

Canada Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Canada is a diverse nation with many different ethnic groups. Canadians are encouraged to maintain their own identities and cultures. Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver are Canada’s most diverse cities. Today The Cultural Mosaic

Canada Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Immigrants account for 70 percent of the Canadian workforce. American movies, television programs, and music easily flow into Canada and dominate its media. Carrying on a unique Canadian culture is important for the country. Today Maintaining a Canadian Identity