Vocab

Question 1

Metis

Answer 1

One of Canada’s most distinct and unique groups. Métis is “mixed” in French. Their culture is a mix of French and aboriginal. Fur traders married aboriginal women

Question 2

Collective Identity

Answer 2

The shared identity of a group of people, especially because of a common language or culture

Question 3

Right

Answer 3

Legal or moral entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way

Question 4

Freedom

Answer 4

The power/right to act think or speak as one wants without restraint

Question 5

Constitution

Answer 5

Set sout the framework for how Canada is governed. It is the highest law in Canada. Protects individual rights and freedoms. Can challenge laws that restrict the rights.

Question 6

Constituency

Answer 6

Area that an MP represents. A body of voters in a specific area

Question 7

Indian Act 1876

Answer 7

Brought in by the federal government as a way to control first nations without consulting them. Racist, our way of life was better than theirs, paved the way for residential schools. Had an Indian agent who oversaw everything on the reserve restricting first nations fundamental freedoms

Question 8

First Past The Post

Answer 8

Canada’s electoral system of winner takes all, do not need majority of votes to win

Question 9

Assimilation

Answer 9

The process by which a person acquires the social and psychological characteristics of a group/ adapt to a group

Question 10

Ethnocentrism

Answer 10

Evaluation of a culture believing that’s ones own culture is superior