Formation
Before becoming a country, Canada was a colony of which nation?
Britain
What are the two official languages of Canada?
English and French
What provinces are considered part of the west?
Alberta, BC, and Sask
How many numbered treaties are in Canada?
11
What day of the year was Canada made a country?
July 1
In what year did Canada become a country?
1867
What was the B and B Commission?
The Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism
Build a railway and prevent America from annexing the west
What treaty land is Edmonton located on?
Treaty 6
In what year was King Louie executed?
1793
What four provinces were created when Canada signed confederation?
Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia
Why did people in Quebec oppose conscription?
French in Quebec did not want to partake in a European war - also dislike for the British played a part
What is multiculturalism?
A government policy confirming equal political and social rights for all people regardless of their racial or ethnic origins, their language, or their religious affiliation
What are three things the Canadian Indigenous populations were promised in exchange for sharing their land?
Education, farming assistance, reserves, hunting/fishing rights, annuities, etc.
What three countries made up the triple entente?
Britain, France, and Russia
What is meant by a “responsible” government?
In Canada, the government must have the support of a majority of members of Parliament (MPs) to stay in power. This is called responsible government, and it is a cornerstone of Canada’s democratic parliamentary system.
Describe the Quiet Revolution and its effect on Quebec
Modernizing Quebec by improving social programs and the education system to affirm and promote Francophone culture in Quebec
What province in the west is leading the change on separation today?
Alberta
What document stated that all land in Canada belonged to the Indigenous populations unless ceded by treaty?
The Royal Proclamation
What are the five permanent members of the UN security council?
China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States
What are two things under the responsibility of the federal government and two things under the responsibility of the provincial government
Answers may vary
In what years did Quebec hold referendums on separation?
1980 and 1995
Describe one of two reasons we studied on why the west has historically felt mistreated by the east in Canada
National energy program and equalization payments
What are three things the Canadian government has done in an attempt to reconcile with Canadian Indigenous peoples?
Answers will vary
What is Mr. White's number one goal of this class?
EVERYBODY PASSES!