Unit 3 Social Studies

Question 1

What is a fundamental freedom?

Answer 1

Freedoms essential to function a democracy

Question 2

What are Four Fundamental Freedoms? Section?

Answer 2

Freedom to choose your own religion, Freedom to express your opinion, Freedom to organize peaceful meetings and demonstrations, Freedom to associtae with any person or group
SECTION TWO

Question 3

Democratic Rights? Section?

Answer 3

1. The right to vote for members of the
House of Commons and of provincial
legislatures
2. The right to vote for a new government
at least every five years
SECTION THREE

Question 4

Mobility Rights? Section?

Answer 4

1. The right to move anywhere
within Canada and to earn a
living there
2. The right to enter, stay in, or leave Canada.
SECTION SIX

Question 5

Legal Rights? Section?

Answer 5

1. The right to be free of
   imprisonment, search and seizure without reasons
   backed by law and evidence
2. The right to a fair and quick public trial by an
   impartial court that assumes that you are innocent
   until proven guilty
   SECTION SEVEN

Question 6

Equality Rights? Section?

Answer 6

The right to be free of discrimination because of race, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, age, or mental or physical disability
SECTION FIFTEEN

Question 7

What is the First Nations and Indian Act?

Answer 7

The Indian Act: 1876
1. Required First Nations people to obtain government permission
to wear traditional clothing.
2. Banned traditional ceremonies, such as the Sundance of the
Siksika.
3. Prevented First Nations from taking political action.

Question 8

Canadian Women and the right to vote?

Answer 8

1. 1918 Canadian women were finally allowed to vote
2. In 1876 Canadian women campaigned for the right to vote
3. Famous Five: Suffragettes
   - Emily Howard Stowe: first female doctor, found a club to fight women’s suffrage (women’s right to vote)
   “Toronto Women’s Literacy Club”

Question 9

The Internment of Ukranian Canadians

Answer 9

1. People of Ukranian and German descent were arrested because of their identity.
2. Canada was at war with Germany and its allies.
3. Canada’s government took away people’s homes and possessions.
4. Many arrested were men but their families were sent to camps to do work. But they got no earnings from it.

Question 10

First Nations and the Indians Act

Answer 10

1. In 1876 the Indian Act was passed. This affected First Nations who had ended Treaties with Canada’s government.
2. They were not allowed to vote,
3. they were banned from traditional ceremonies,
4. and they were prevented from taking a government position because of their traditional clothing.

Question 11

The Internment of Italian Canadians

Answer 11

1. People of the Italian descent were arrested and sent to camps.
2. They were mostly focused on men but some families had to follow.
3. 700 people were affected by the arrests.

Question 12

The Internment of Japanese Canadians

Answer 12

1. Canadians who has Japanese ancestry were suddenly hated and people were suspicious.
2. Families were forced to move away from their communities because of this. They were sent to camps and were not allowed to leave unless specifically spoken to by an RCMP.
3. They’re homes and possessions were all sold and they had nothing.

Question 13

What does constitution mean?

Answer 13

A special set of laws that establish a framework of governance

Question 14

Labour Unions

Answer 14

An organization of workers that act to protect workers rights and interests.

Question 15

What does the canadian charter of rights and freedoms do for individuals?

Answer 15

outlines the individual rights and freedoms that all Canadian laws and policies must respect.