Definitions
A system where a group of individuals and social organizations work towards a common goal or share a similar worldview.
Society
Arrived in Canada and believing in Evangelism to convert others to Christian.
The French
A military conflict between the United States and Britain
The War of 1812
In 1864, Atlantic leaders held a conference to discuss the possibility of a Maritime union of British colonies and the province of Canada sent delegates as well. Where was it held?
Charlottetown
1867
when a dominant cultural group forces another cultural group to change their ways.
Assimilation
Wanted to form a defense alliance against the Europeans with all other First Nations groups
The Iroquois
The Seven Years War was fought over which years
1756-1763
The British North America Act was drafted by the delegates in Quebec. How many resolutions were included?
72
When the government is elected leaders rather than a monarch. Politicians that do not meet the expectations of the voters can be replaced in an election.
Responsible Government
The modification of a group's culture as a result of contact with a different culture. There are four types.
Acculturation. Four types are assimilation, accomodation, segregation, and antihalation
In the 1500s this group was the most powerful nation in the area of present day Ontario and Quebec
The Huron
After many months of war, the British and the French fought a critical battle that was to determine the fate of New France.
The Battle of Plains of Abraham
By the 1860s two major political powers had emerged:
Lower Canada = Canada East (French Catholic), and Upper Canada = Canada West (English Protestant)
Change does not occur without conflict. What are the four stages of change?
Denial, Acknowledgement, Acceptance, and Defense
“Certain aspects of culture should be protected from contact with other cultures because of the risk of contamination and change.” Which form of acculturation most accurately describes this quote
Segregation
Believing everything is part of the spiritual world, men and women were equal, and power should be spread out in soceity are worldviews of who?
Indigenous
Tensions between the two Canadas (Upper and Lower) increased over the years following the war of 1812 and caused..
Rebellions of 1837
This man was for Confederation because he felt it would end political deadlock, would allow for a better government, felt each province would have control over local affairs, he was convinced that in the future French and English Canadians could work together in harmony
Cartier
In 1839 who came to Canada to compose a report that eventually lead to the Act of the Union in 1840
Lord Durham
For many years New France was ruled by oligarchies of important families, what was the name of this system of government
seigneurial system
The contact of Indigenous and settlers brought benefits to settlers in the form of hunting, fishing, and how to live in the wilderness. What price did the Indigenous people have to pay after contact?
Loss of land and independence (came to rely on items like knives, pots, blankets, etc…)
Loss of culture and identity
Forced conversion to Christianity
Exposure to diseases like smallpox and influeneza
Exposure to alcohol and dependency
The Rebellions of 1837 failed because they
disorganized and lacked military
These provinces did not join the Dominion of Canada at the time of Confederation.
Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland
After the end of the American Revolution many people left the USA for Canada. Because they were still loyal to Britain, were seen as traitors in the USA, fought for the British and were still seen as the enemy, still wanted to be part of Britain and wanted a fresh start in Canada. They were called?
United Empire Loyalists