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How did Alberta develop as a result of the oil industry?
Buildings were created for offices, roads were paved
What is Writing-on-Stone Park?
Writing-on-Stone Park is an example of how First Nations peoples use art to share stories. This provincial park protects First Nations rock art.
Tourism
Tourism is when people vacation and visit interesting places like Alberta!
What is a recession?
When the economy is struggling, it is said to be in a recession. During a recession, Albertans may not be able to find jobs easily, and businesses might have to shut down (which means that Albertans lose jobs). People might also lose their homes because they do not have a job to pay for their home.
What are two problems that tourism can have related to the environment?
It can result in pollution, habitat loss, loss of resources, and it can result in animal lives being lost.
Why are historic sites, museums, and other institutions are important to protect Alberta’s diversity?
They help to preserve and protect cultural artifacts and celebrate our differences.
Economy
Economy refers to the wealth (richness) and resources of a country, province, or city.
What were the three main things that impacted the economy in Alberta after Alberta became a province?
Agriculture, The discovery of oil, and Tourism
When we say that Alberta has a good economy, what do we mean?
It means that there is lots of money in the province and that businesses are doing well, that people have jobs, and that people are spending money.
A celebration in Edmonton where cultural groups can come together annually to share their history, song, dance, and food with others.
Drought
A drought is when there is little-to-no precipitation (or rain) over a long period of time.
What happened to Alberta's agriculture in the 1920's that led to Alberta agriculture suffering?
For a long time, agriculture was the main contributor to Alberta’s economy. It suffered a great blow in the late 1920s, when a severe drought hit Alberta for 10 years.
Why did Alberta become a province?
To have greater control (of resources and money) since more people were living there.
What is Expo-Latino?
A three-day-long festival in Calgary celebrating the diverse culture and heritage of the city’s diverse Latino population.
Diversity
Being different
What prompted the search for oil in Alberta?
The need for gas for cars
What year did Alberta become a province?
1905
What is another example of a cultural event in Alberta?
Buffalo Harvest Days, Calgary Stampeed, Peace River Pow Wow, Nagar Kirtan, etc.
Culture
Culture is a pattern of behavior shared by a society, or group of people. Many different things make up a society's culture. These things include food, language, clothing, tools, music, arts, customs, beliefs, and religion.
How did the discovery of oil result in the establishment of new communities?
Communities and work camps sprung up around oil work sites to support the workers.