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What are the responsibilities of a Canadian Citizen?
Obeying the law, serving on a jury, voting in elections and helping others in the community.
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Which Province uses the Fleur-De-Lys in its provincial flag?
Quebec
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What was the first prime minister?
Sir John Alexander Macdonald
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Believing it would be easy to conquer Canada, the launched an invasion in June 1812.
United States
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How old do you have to be to apply for the Canadian Citizenship?
18
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The _____?_____ is also known as the Great Charter of Freedoms
Magna Carta
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What are the three distinct groups that Aboriginal refers to?

First Nations, Inuit, and Metis

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When did the United Empire Loyalists come to Canada?
1776 (Late 1700s)
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In what year did Canada become a country?
1867
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In which type of industry did most early European settlers work?
Fur trading
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The Canadian justice system guarantees everyone due process under the law. Our judicial system is founded on the presumption of innocence in criminal matters, meaning everyone is _____________ until proven ________________?
innocent and guilty
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Who are Canada's three founding people?

Indigenous, French, British

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Where do most French speaking Canadians live?
Quebec.
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Why the Battle of Vimy Ridge is important in the Canadian history?
It has come to symbolize Canada's becoming as a nation.
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When did Nunavut become a territory
1999
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When Europeans explored Canada, they found all regions occupied by what peoples?

Indigenous

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Why has Canada been referred to as a land of immigrants?

over the past 200 years, millions of newcomers have helped to build and defend our ways of life

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What is the significance of the Quebec Act of 1774?
Canada's tolerance of religious traditions under the law.
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What happens when the government loses a confidence vote in the assembly?
It must resign
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What are the two official languages of Canada?
English and French
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Although military service is not compulsory in Canada, there are other ways to become involved in the Canadian Forces. give THREE examples
Navy Militia Air reserves
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Canada’s original constitution is the ______________ Created in 1867, it upholds a commitment to Peace, Order, and Good Government
British North America Act
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What form of transportation did indigenous people and fur traders use?

Waterways

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What is known as the effort by women to achieve the right to vote?
The women's suffrage movement
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What will you promise when you take the Oath of Citizenship?
Pledge loyalty to the Queen, observe the laws and fulfill the duties of a Canadian.