Lesson 6: Colonization Pg 19-23 Flashcards
what was the age of imperialism
the age of imperialism was a period in time the the power between noble man and the monarchs began to change and no longer used feudal system. this was in the sixth century. Also a part of the age of imperialism was to create colonies to bring wealth and prestige to the mother land.
what is a feudal system
this meant that countries had monarchs, but power was spread out to the nobility. Nobles ruled over large estates and peasant worked for the nobles or paid them taxes for use of the land. This system made is almost impossible to move up in the world. people were often born into their social classes and stayed there.
what was the common worldview in Europe in the sixteenth centaury.
they saw themselves as entitled to power over non-Europeans. European culture represented the peak of human civilization and military strength.
what is social Darwinism
people who get ahead in society are the most fit and deserving. Inequity is a natural condition of life. In the sixteenth centaury the European worldview followed this concept.
what is key for cultures to co-exist
for cultures to live side by side they must view themselves as equals. This is why the Europeans could not co-exist with the First nations peoples. they view themselves as superior and thought they would help them by colonizing them to be more like themselves.
describe the relation ship of first Nations and Europeans in the sixteenth to eighteenth centaury.
in the early sixteenth centaury a mutual beneficial relationship was built. The Euro gave trade goods that made first nation lives easier. First nation people helped early settlers survive their lands. this brought agreements and alliance and the creation of metis people. However by the eighteenth centaury once the Euro colonies were stable a power imbalance was made. they wanted land and would not tolerate co-existence. this created a clash
what was the royal proclamation
created in 1763 and proclaimed that first nations held title to their lands rights as a sovereign nation, and that colonists could not enter into any private lend negotiation with First Nations.
what is sovereign
how did the royal proclamation affect relationships.
The Euro adopted a paternalistic attitude towards First Nations. giving the Euro a air of superiority. the proclamation gave the crown the power to decide if a settler could get first nation land and what compensations would be made. First Nations had no voice
Why was the royal proclamation made
It was made to stop future uprisings and to strengthen British government control over formerly French territories. three years ago First Nations apprised when the British took over French colonies.
What was the British North America Act
Made in 1867
Created the Dominion
Transferred the relationship of the British crown to the Canadain federal government.
Why is the British North America Act sognificant
It is significant today because it means that the first nation has the right to negotiate, self governance, and land claims. As one sovereign nation to another
