Unit 1 Short Ans. Flashcards
Expulsion of Acadians
British took over maritimes and forced them to leave(went to other French colonies) all their possessions were confiscated and they were never compensated.
Historical significance: moved south into Louisiana, descendants are Cajuns
Canada’s first people came from
They came from across the Atlantic over an ice/land bridge during the ice age following their food
Historical significance: still here today
Rise of the fur trade
First economic activity that started the country’s development and the start of what we have today(between indigenous and settlers)
Clash of French and English fur traders
The battle of the plains of Abraham occurred during the seven years war between British and French fur traders British won and Canada came under their authority and it still remains today
Where does the name “Canada” come from?
First Nations people referred to their village as this
Compare/contrast world views
FN: British
The creator God
Creator laws how King/Queen is head of
To live in peace and
harmony creation
Creator provides for all needs State
Individual efforts provide for all needs
Impact of Royal Proclamation of 1763
The lands reserved for First Nations people still exist in the form of reserves, resulted in British crown and later the government of Canada which still exists
Paradigms and land ownership
First Nations:
- the great creator established different hunting grounds, territories and boundaries between different nations and those were to be respected
- Hunting grounds and territories were to belong to original occupants of the land. lands could be used by particular society, but it could not “own” it
Europeans
- if you buy or conquer it it’s yours
- based on wealth and status
- If you buy it it’s yours
Impact of colonialism
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What drove the exploration of Canada by European nations?
- trade passages
- mercantilism
- at war in mother country
- resources(for trade)
How did a conflict in worldview a effect the relationship between First Nations and Europeans
They had diff. Laws regarding land ownership
Diff. Religions
Diff. Languages and cultures
They each thought they were right