Early Development of Canada Flashcards
Define Economics
The science that deals with the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, or the material welfare of humankind.
Define Politics
The science of dealing with the governance of people.
What are the three stages of an industrial economy?
Resource Extraction, Production, Distribution (Marketplace –> Household)
What are the two key things in the the industrial economy?
Infrastructure and people
Define autonomy
The ability to choose one’s own destiny
What is a province?
It is a semi autonomous country within a country
Why did Britain and France colonize the New World?
Out of resources –> look to colonies
What was the original purpose of the first colonists?
Extract resources (fishermen, lumbermen, fur traders)
What was the cause of the Red River Rebellion?
The Canadian government’s buying of the HBC lands angered the Metis people living there, and caused the rebellion
