Fall Review Flashcards
Defiinition of Identity
The unique things that makes a person or a group different from others.
Definition of Culture
A group of people that have a shared way of living that includes languages, beliefs, values, forms of government, arts, recreation, and food.
Defination of Symbol
A object or image that represents an idea or belief.
Definition of Traditions
Ceremonies and celebrations that are common to a group of people
What does it mean to be a Canadian?
A person needs to consider historical events, the land, the people and culture to express what it means to be a Canadian.
What can influence a person’s point of view about Canada?
Where a person lives in Canada can influence their point of view of our nation.
Give examples of the many and various symbols that represent Canada
The Maple Leaf, the RCMP, The Rocky Mountains, Hockey, the Beaver, Farming, Medicare ( Free Healthcare for all)
True or False: First Nations People have the same viewpoint and identity of Canada, as other Canadians do?
False: First Nations People have their own set of traditions and symbols.
Defininition: Soverign
Self-govering and independent
- How long was the 7 years war?
- Who were the 2 nations fighting each other?
- The war lasted 9 years.
* France and Britian were the 2 nations fighting each other.
- Who won the 7 years war?
- What land area did they end up getting?
- Britian won the war.
* They took over control of a lot of North America.
Who was the King who introducted the Royal Proclamation of 1763?
King George III
Why was the Royal Proclamation of 1763 important?
It detailed the rights of First Nations People to have their own land. It also recongnized First Nations as equals and sovereign nations.
- What Act was established in 1867 ?
- What did it establish?
- the British North American Act was established in 1867.
* it established the Dominion of Canada
- Who started the War of 1812?
- Who were they fighting?
- The Americans start the War of 1812
* They were fighting Britian
Who was the Commander for the British side in the War of 1812?
Sir Isaac Brock was the Commander for the British in the War of 1812