1. Canada Unit 8 – SS6H4a,b The French & The English
Assembled by Jennifer Phillips

2. Since its 1st settlement in 1497, Canada has been the object of a tug-of-war between nations. In 1534, it was claimed for France by Jacques Cartier and even named New France.

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The British, however, established their presence in Canada, as well, along the Hudson Bay. After years of war for ownership, both countries signed the Treaty of Paris in 1763, giving control of Canada to England. But as Canada developed into a unique country, it wanted independence from Britain’s rule.

4. Why did Canada want to be its own country?

5. Constitution Act of 1867
The Canadian colonies that were settled by the British remained under British law for almost 100 years. That meant that citizens in Canada had to pay taxes to a British government as well as follow the laws Britain set for its people. Must like America, Canada desired to be its own country with the ability to create its own laws.

6. In 1867, Britain agreed to let Canada form a confederation, or union, of independent states. Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia were united under a parliamentary government modeled after Britain’s. The English also helped the Canadian government write a constitution for the country. Although Canada was considered independent, it still had constitutional ties to Britain.

7. Constitution Act of 1982
This act was initiated by Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, who wanted to cut all constitutional ties with Britain and make Canada a truly independent country. This act provided a new constitution that was not written with the help of British authority, but by Canada-born citizens. The new Canadian constitution provided guaranteed rights such as freedom of association, freedom of conscience and religion, and the right to vote. These rights are still enforced today, and Canada follows the rule of its self-written constitution.

8. Religion

9. Name: ____________________________________ Date:__________ Canada
Name: ____________________________________ Date:__________ Canada*Unit 8*SS6H4a,b “The French & English” Notes
What year was Canada first settled?_________________________________________________
Who claimed it for France?_________________________________________________________
What year did France claim it?______________________________________________________
What did France name it?__________________________________________________________
Where did Britain establish their presence in Canada? ____________________________________
What 1763 document gave control of Canada to Britain? ___________________________________
About how long was Canada under Britain’s complete control? ______________________________
What document gave Canada its independence from Britain?_______________________________
What holiday celebrates Canada’s independence from Britain? _____________________________
Why was Canada not yet completely independent from Britain? _____________________________
Who initiated the Constitution Act of 1982? _____________________________________________
Who wrote Canada’s new constitution?________________________________________________
What is the most commonly practiced religion in Canada?_________________________________
What is the second most commonly practiced religion in Canada?___________________________
About how many Canadians have no religious affiliation?__________________________________
What types of religions are least practiced? _____________________________________________

10. Name: ____________________________________ Date:__________ Canada
Name: ____________________________________ Date:__________ Canada*Unit 8*SS6H4a,b “The French & English” Notes ANSWERS
What year was Canada first settled? 1497
Who claimed it for France? Jacques Cartier
What year did France claim it? 1534
What did France name it? New France
Where did Britain establish their presence in Canada? Along the Hudson Bay
What 1763 document gave control of Canada to Britain? Treaty of Paris
About how long was Canada under Britain’s complete control? 100 years
What document gave Canada its independence from Britain? Constitution Act of 1867
What holiday celebrates Canada’s independence from Britain? Canada Day
Why was Canada not yet completely independent from Britain? Britain helped write Canada’s constitution
Who initiated the Constitution Act of 1982? Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau
Who wrote Canada’s new constitution? Canada-born Canadians
What is the most commonly practiced religion in Canada? Catholicism
What is the second most commonly practiced religion in Canada? Protestantism
About how many Canadians have no religious affiliation? 1/5 … 20%
What types of religions are least practiced? Eastern

11. Sources Include But Are Not Limited To:
GPS
C. Marsh Book
Various Internet Sources