Chp2 Introduction Flashcards

1
Q

What do Canadians take for granted?

A

Their civil rights and their democracy

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Why shouldn’t we take civil rights and democracy for granted?

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for most of history people did not have civil rights and democracy, but they fought to get them for us

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Are civil rights and democracy easily won and found around the world in all cultures?

A

No, people have fought battles for their rights and many people around the world still do not have rights.

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4
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Where do many Canadian democratic traditions come from?

A

From England

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What was one of the most important land marks in people’s fight for democracy?

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The Magna Carta

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Was democracy a quick fight?

A

No, democracy was long and slowly won

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Why was the Magna Carta important?

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It recognized individual freedoms and required that the king consult with an elected parliament and rule lawfully

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How did Elizabeth the first and the Tudor rulers feel about parliament?

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It had been around for a long time, and they accepted it and tried to keep it on their side

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How did the Stuarts feel about parliament?

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The did not follow the Tudor policies and ran into conflict with parliament

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What was the result of the Tudor disrespect for parliament?

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Civil war and conflict, death of a king, and the final acceptance of a Bill of Rights

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What was the end result of the Civil War?

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Britain became a Constitutional Monarchy

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Why did the events in England affect other world places?

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Due to colonies, the thinking about democracy in England spread around the globe

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