Social Studies - Chapter 4 Exam Review Flashcards
Define the following term: Immigration
Moving to live permanently in a foreign country
Define the following term: Naturalization
The legal process by which a non-citizen in a country may acquire citizenship or nationality.
How has the Canadian Citizenship act changed from its original date in 1947?
It gave legal recognition to the terms “Canadian citizen” and “Canadian citizenship.” and it granted citizenship to children born outside of Canada and adopted by Canadian parents, without requires that such children first become permanent residents.
What is the significance behind the Person Case?
Long Answer: Challenged the Government of Canada to appoint a woman to the Senate – asked to redefine what “persons” mean. The court decided that women were not “persons” and could not be appointed to the Senate.
They then appealed to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in London
This resulted in increased opportunities and participation for women in Canada.
Simplified Answer: After Women were not considered as a person, they appealed to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in Long which resulted in increased opportunities and participation for women in Canada.
Describe the Saskatchewan Bill of Rights
In 1947(Important date), this proposed unique laws against mistreatment and discrimination. In terms made discrimination based on race, religious, colour, or ethnicity illegal.
Why did immigrants settle in Western Canada at later dates? Give reasons!
- The building of the CPR allowed for proper transportation to these provinces.
- incentives, since Canada was still in the early stage of its treaties with Indigenous people, after that was done immigrants came to Canada for greater economic opportunities and improved quality of life, it also gave immigrants an opportunity to escape from oppression and persecution
Purpose of The Dominion Land Act of 1872 (Important date) List some criteria
It was a way to get more immigrants to live in the west.
a. 21 years or older
b. $10 registration fee
c. Live on land for 3 years
d. Cultivated 30 acres of the land
e. Built a permanent homestead on the land
Why was Canada a desirable country to immigrate to after Worl War I and II
Canada’s economy was developing giving more opportunity to immigrants and Canada was rich in resources and had lots of land.
Describe The Great Depression:
a. Unemployment, poor and dusty conditions in the prairies (little rain, hot)
b. Low grain prices, grasshoppers
c. Lasted for 10 years and started on October 1929
- List the different aspects as to why immigrants choose Canada to live in:
Quality of Life:
a. General well-being
i. Freedom, human rights, attitudes of people, cultural make-up, access to programs, resources, and wealth
Health Care
b. All citizens have access to government-funded health care
i. Regardless of income level
ii. Some applicants may be refused if they have healthcare problems
Education
c. free education 5 – 19
d. Access to English, French, and religious schools
A Diverse Environment
e. Rich in resources, environmental sustainability
Economic Growth
f. Stable in Canada
g. Many job opportunities
h. Immigrants with skills and high levels of educations may have difficulty finding jobs
A Welcoming Environment
i. Different ethnic groups
j. Organizations available to provide training and advice to immigrants
k. Canadian government encourages multiculturalism
How does a person become a citizen in Canada?
- If you are born in Canada, you are granted automatic citizenship at the time of your birth.
- If you are born outside of the country, obtaining your Canadian citizenship involves a lengthy process!
What were the requirements for someone who wants to become a Canadian Citizen??
Requirements: o Being at least 18 years old
o Being a permanent resident
o Have lived in Canada for three of the last four years
o Has satisfactory knowledge of Canada, including the rights and responsibilities of citizenship; and
o Can adequately communicate in French or English
* Someone who is in jail, on parole, or on probation cannot become a Canadian citizen.
What are the 4 categories of citizenship:
a. family
b. Independent
c. Business
d. Refugee
Common issues that immigrants experience when establishing themselves in Canada?
- Changing selection criteria
- The way the government decides how many immigrants should be admitted to Canada each year
- Family reunification
- Difficulty finding a place in Canadian society
- Unemployment and poverty
- Pressure on the government to meet increasing needs of immigrants
- Discrimination, racism, and intolerance
