HISTORY OF CANADA

1.IN THE INTRODUCTION, HOW DOES CANADA USUALLY DEAL WITH CHANGE THAT IS UNIQUE TO OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD THAT WE HAVE STUDIED? Canada is known for resolving conflicts within their own nation peacefully through compromise. Canada is known for resolving conflicts within their own nation peacefully through compromise.

2.HOW WERE THE FIRST NATIONS UNIQUE CULTURE GROUPS AND TRADITIONS FORMED? The Geography and the Natural Resources that were present in the area that the particular tribe lived in shaped their individual culture groups. The Geography and the Natural Resources that were present in the area that the particular tribe lived in shaped their individual culture groups.

3.WHAT WERE EUROPEANS LOOKING FOR IN CANADA? They were looking for a water route to Asia through the continent. They were looking for a water route to Asia through the continent.

4.WHAT DID EUROPEANS FIND IN CANADA? The Europeans found furs and skins. Particularly, they found Beaver skins which became very popular in Europe. The Europeans found furs and skins. Particularly, they found Beaver skins which became very popular in Europe. Video Video Video

5.WHAT DID THE EUROPEANS BRING WITH THEM THAT DRAMATICALLY IMPACTED THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLE OF CANADA? Diseases- wiped out many of the native people. Diseases- wiped out many of the native people.

6.WHY DOES QUEBEC CITY, AND THE REMAINING PORTION OF THE PROVINCE, HAVE SIGNIFICANT TIES TO THE FRENCH CULTURE? French settlers had settled the area of what is today Quebec. Specifically, they settled Quebec city which has been present for over 400 years. French settlers had settled the area of what is today Quebec. Specifically, they settled Quebec city which has been present for over 400 years.

7.WHERE DID THE ENGLISH SETTLE? WHAT WAS THE COMPANY CALLED THAT SETTLED THAT AREA? They settled in the area around the Hudson Bay. They settled in the area around the Hudson Bay. The land was granted to the English “Hudson Bay Company.” The land was granted to the English “Hudson Bay Company.”

8.WHAT NATURAL RESOURCE THE MAIN EXPORT THAT FRENCH CANADIANS AND BRITISH CANADIANS WANTED TO DOMINATE? Fur. Fur.

9.WHAT WAR GAVE THE ENGLISH FULL CONTROL OF CANADA? 7 years war, which is also called the French and Indian war. 7 years war, which is also called the French and Indian war.

10.WHAT WERE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE FRENCH CANADIANS AND THE BRITISH CANADIANS (ONE IS FROM FRANCE AND THE OTHER IS FROM ENGLAND IS NOT THE ANSWER I AM LOOKING FOR :) Many of the French Canadians were Catholic. However, the British Canadians were Protestant. Of course there was also different languages spoken. Many of the French Canadians were Catholic. However, the British Canadians were Protestant. Of course there was also different languages spoken.

11.DESCRIBE THE QUEBEC ACT. This act was enacted so that the French Canadians would not rebel or leave the colony. It guaranteed them religious rights and expanded the size of Quebec. On a side note… this was enacted because a lot of Canadians were leaving for a city south called New Orleans. This act was enacted so that the French Canadians would not rebel or leave the colony. It guaranteed them religious rights and expanded the size of Quebec. On a side note… this was enacted because a lot of Canadians were leaving for a city south called New Orleans.

12. WHAT WAS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN “UPPER” AND “LOWER” CANADA? Upper Canada is in present day Ontario. Lower Canada is present day Quebec. Quebec, of course, had a more French heritage. Upper Canada was more English. However, they were both controlled by the British Government. Upper Canada is in present day Ontario. Lower Canada is present day Quebec. Quebec, of course, had a more French heritage. Upper Canada was more English. However, they were both controlled by the British Government.

13. HOW DID THE WAR OF 1812 IMPACT THE INDEPENDENCE OF CANADA? This united Canadians against a common enemy, the United States. This also brought hard times on the people of Canada. They started to rebel against Great Britain. This resulted in Upper and Lower Canada being combined into one province. This united Canadians against a common enemy, the United States. This also brought hard times on the people of Canada. They started to rebel against Great Britain. This resulted in Upper and Lower Canada being combined into one province.

14.DESCRIBE THE DOMINION OF CANADA.(WHAT DID IT ENCOMPASS? WHAT DID IT HAVE THE POWER TO DO? WHAT DID IT NOT HAVE THE POWER TO DO? The 1867 British North America Act created the “Dominion of Canada.” this was a “Confederation” of the Canadian Provinces besides PEI and Newfoundland. The “Confederation” was able to govern itself of domestic issues. However, Great Brittan was still in charge of managing Canada’s foreign affairs. The 1867 British North America Act created the “Dominion of Canada.” this was a “Confederation” of the Canadian Provinces besides PEI and Newfoundland. The “Confederation” was able to govern itself of domestic issues. However, Great Brittan was still in charge of managing Canada’s foreign affairs.

15.WHY DID BRITAIN ENCOURAGE CANADIAN IMMIGRATION? Canada’s economy was growing rapidly and they needed the workers. Canada’s economy was growing rapidly and they needed the workers.

16. HOW DID WWI IMPACT CANADA’S INDEPENDENCE? The British government required a lot of resources from Canada. This led to them being able to act more independently. What they did not explain well in the book is that many Canadians rebelled against the government because they did not support Canada’s involvement in WWI and they felt it had no overall benefit from the war. A large number of the casualties in WWI were Canadians. The British government required a lot of resources from Canada. This led to them being able to act more independently. What they did not explain well in the book is that many Canadians rebelled against the government because they did not support Canada’s involvement in WWI and they felt it had no overall benefit from the war. A large number of the casualties in WWI were Canadians. Video Video Video

17.HOW DID WWII IMPACT CANADA’S INDEPENDENCE? Canada went through the same economic boom that the United States did after WWII. Canada’s resources and factories were intact like the United States. They were easily able to make products and sell them. Canada went through the same economic boom that the United States did after WWII. Canada’s resources and factories were intact like the United States. They were easily able to make products and sell them.

18.WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN QUEBEC AND ALL THE OTHER PROVINCES? Quebec has a different heritage than all the others. They have to have French instead of English on every sign. They also speak French and it is their official Language. Quebec has a different heritage than all the others. They have to have French instead of English on every sign. They also speak French and it is their official Language.

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