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At the turn of the century!
CANADA At the turn of the century!
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Canada Prior World War One
Divisions between French and English Manitoba Schools Dispute, loss of french language / publicly funded Catholic schools Boer War in South Africa (Supported by English, not French)
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Canada Prior WWI Relationship between Canada and Britain
Colonial country trying to find its identity/independence Strong ties to Britain British traditions (ie: govt) and many British immigrants Boer War in South Africa
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Canada Prior WWI Relationship between Canada and America
Border disputes - 49th parallel Alaska boundary (panhandle) dispute during Klondike Gold Rush Reciprocity, free trade with US.
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Canada Prior WWI Aboriginal Peoples Indian Act 1876
Reserves, move to farming and away from traditional lifestyle Displacement as immigrants more westward Residential schools, assimilation
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Canada Prior WWI Multiculturalism
Aboriginal People, Europeans, Asians, etc... Laurier gov’t ( ) pushed for more immigration (labour force) although diverse, still discrimination (ie: Chinese Head Tax, Komagata Maru)
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Canada Prior WWI The Environment The opening of the West
Growing lumber industry Klondike gold rush Urbanization / industrialization Creation of Parks
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The Six Big Themes Divisions between French and English
Relationship between Canada and Britain Relationship between Canada and America Aboriginal Peoples Multiculturalism The Environment
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