"The Day I Became a Canadian" Vocab
Without using the word in the definition, what does "sovereignty" mean?
A self-governing state.
What swayed many Newfoundlanders to vote for joining Canada?
The baby bonus.
Without using the word in the definition, what does "penurious" mean?
Poor/Poverty Stricken
What were some of the problems faced by Chinese men who immigrated to Canada?
Chinese were third on the pay scale. Men didn't dare go home for a visit for fear Canada might bar their re-entry.
When did Newfoundland become Canada's tenth province?
April 1, 1949
Without using the word in the definition, what does "rhetoric" mean?
Language designed to persuade.
What were conditions like in Newfoundland in 1949?
Tuberculosis was on the rampage.
Shortages of schools, hospitals, roads, and jobs.
The fishery was in a desperate state of disrepair.
Without using the word in the definition, what does the word "pragmatic" mean?
Dealing in facts/sensible/realistic.
How did Canadian citizenship different from other countries of the world?
Canadian society is an inclusive society. Canadian by immigration have equal status with Canadians by birth. Canadian citizenship recognizes difference. It praises diversity.
Who is Joseph R. Smallwood?
Politician
Became Newfoundland's first Prime Minister.
Without using the word in the definition, what does "disseminated" mean?
To spread information widely.
The 1950s were known as the sad years. Why?
Newfoundlanders had negative opinions of themselves. They felt inferior- even rejected their own culture.
Without using the word in the definition, what does "foibles" mean?
Flaws/Quirks
What was an example of an injustice that Chong's family faced when they moved to Canada?
Neither of her parents would find work outside of Chinatown. Her mom would wanted to become a doctor, but the faculty of medicine at UBC wouldn't admit its first Chinese student until after her mom's time.
What is the one Canadian symbol with universal recognition?
The flag.
Without using the word in the definition, what does "commensurate" mean?
Corresponding in size or degree; in proportion
How has the trend of "the sad years" reversed itself?
You are more likely to encounter a young Newfoundlander proclaiming his origins with arrogant assurance than you are to encounter any of the apologetic attitudes so prevalent such a short time ago.
Without using the word in the definition, what does "veracity" mean?
Truth
If we do the work of citizenship according to Chong, what will happen?
We will stand on firmer ground, we will yell at each other less, understand each other more, and find a sense of identity and common purpose. We will have something to hand down to the next generation.
What province did John Diefenbaker grow up/start his career?
Saskatchewan
Without using the word in the definition, what does the word "emulate" mean?
To match or surpass; imitate.
What was the result of the final ballot vote?
The confederates won by the slimmest possible majority (52.24%)
Without using the word in the definition, what does "divisive" mean?
Split
What is the author's sense of being Canadian?
"My own sense, four generations on, of being Canadian is one of belonging." (Chong 7)
Pierre Trudeau served as the ________ Prime Minister of Canada
15th