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What is a nation?

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A group of people that share goals, attitudes, traditions, values, etc.

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What is a nation-state?

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  • A politically independent state (Canada)
  • People who share certain values and beliefs choose to live together in a nation-state
  • Their values and beliefs are often expressed in a constitution
  • The characteristics of a nation evolve over time, as common beliefs and values enable people to respect their differences
  • May or may not depend on people’s linguistic, ethnic, or cultural connections
  • Citizens of nation-states live in a politically defined territory that operates with common legal and moral beliefs
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What is nationalism?

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The collective, shared sense of belonging of people who identify themselves as a nation

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What is ultranationalism?

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An extreme form of nationalism, often hostile and racist (facists)

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What is internationalism?

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Collective responsibility; improve security, economy, trade (NATO)

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What is a multinational?

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A large corporation with operations and subsidiaries in several countries

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What was the Treaty of Paris (1763)?

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  1. France forced to hand over North American territory

2. Marked the beginning of British dominance outside of Europe

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What is confederation?

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The process of becoming one dominion (British colonies and other provinces joined to form Canada)

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What is the Statute of Westminster (1931)?

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  1. Control of own foreign affairs
  2. Right to amend most of the BNA Act
  3. Need approval from Britain
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What is the war of 1812?

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  1. A sense of unity among British North Americans (common enemy)
  2. Increased immigration to Canada began in 1815 from UK
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What was the Seven Years War?

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  1. Britain and France fight for dominance in European Empire

2. Britain becomes dominant colonial power in the world (battle at the plains of Abraham in 1759)

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What was the Constitution Act (1791)?

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  • Established two provinces with separate governments
  • Upper Canada (British) and Lower Canada (French)
  • An appointed governor-in-chief looks over both provinces
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What was the Constitution Act (1982)?

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  1. Ended British power to make decisions for Canada
  2. Includes part of the BNA Act
  3. Includes Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
  4. Includes formula to amend constitution
  5. Quebec has not yet signed the institution
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What is self-determination?

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A principle whereby a nation is free to decide its own political allegiance or form of government

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What is bias?

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A particular assumption that is evident

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What is sovereignty?

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A nation’s right to self-government and control over its own jurisdiction that is recognized by by other nations

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What is civic nationalism?

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  • A civic nation is made up of people who share certain beliefs
  • When people share these beliefs, their race, colour, gender, language, and ethnicity do not matter
  • Civic nations unite people in respecting their shared values and beliefs
  • Many people consider Canada to be a civic nation
  • Defines the nation not in terms of ethnicity, but in terms of willingness to adhere to its civic values
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What is patriotism?

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Vigorous support for one’s country

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What is ethnocentrism?

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Evaluation of other cultures according to preconceptions originating in the standards and customs of one’s own culture (believing one’s country is superior to others)

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What is the Quebec Act?

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  • Re-established the French language, Catholic faith, and French civil law in Quebec
  • Angered many residents of the Thirteen colonies
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What are the political POV’s represented in the political spectrum?

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Radical, Socialist, Moderate, Conservative, Reactionary

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Radical?

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  • Extreme left wing
  • A political extremist willing to use violence
  • Believes change should occur instantiously
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Socialist?

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  • Left of centre
  • Prefers democratic forms of government
  • Believes change is inevitable
  • Believes change should occur at a rapid pace
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Moderate?

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  • Center
  • Believes in a balance or compromise
  • Often rejects violence
  • Believes change should occur at a gradual speed
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Conservative?

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  • Right of centre
  • Favours traditional values
  • Gov’t, economies, religion, and morals
  • Believe change should remain to the status quo
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Reactionary?

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  • Extreme right wing
  • Return to narrow values of the past
  • Will crush those in favour of change
  • Believes change should not occur and society should remain to its traditional values
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What is a stereotype?

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A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing

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What is xenophobia?

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Intense or irrational dislike or fear of people from other countries

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What is eurocentrism?

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A worldview centred on and biased towards Western civilization

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What is a nationalist?

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Someone with patriotic feelings or principles

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What is an internationalist?

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Someone who advocates a community of interests among nations

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What is multiculturalism?

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A description of the many different religious traditions and cultural influences that in their unity and coexistence result in a unique Canadian cultural mosaic

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