Ch 6 Sec 2 Canada’s History & Culture

Charles VII of France George V of England In 1921, King George V proclaimed the official colours of Canada as red, from the Saint George's Cross, and white, from the French royal emblem since King Charles VII.George VSaint George's CrossFrenchCharles VII As early as 1700, the maple leaf began to serve as a symbol celebrating Canada's nature and environment. The maple leaf on the flag is a sugar maple leaf. Sugar maples are native to Canada and have brilliant fall foliage. The number of points on the leaf has no significance. The Maple Leaf Flag has been used officially since its adoption in 1965.sugar maple Saint George's Cross

A.Maritime Provinces Canada B.Prairie Provinces C.Toronto D.Montreal E.Vancouver F.Edmonton G.Nunavut

History and Government Canada's Parliament Buildings

Canada’s history has been influenced by its French & English roots, a drive for independence, & by immigration. Canada’s history has been shaped by: – Great Britain & France feuding over land & government – The U.S. possibly gaining their land – Native American cultures – Immigrants from around the world – Canada became a self-governing dominion in 1867 while retaining ties to the British crown

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French Explorer

John Cabot British Explorer Cabot Tower in St. John's, Newfoundland

Britain & France fought wars over the Canada territory *Britain won the wars, & in 1774 under the Quebec Act, Britain gave French settlers the right to maintain their own language, religion & laws.

Population Patterns Canada has a diverse mixture of ethnic groups, densely populated urban areas, & vast expanses of rugged terrain.

Immigrants came to Canada for the following reasons: 1.Search for political & religious freedom 2.Economic & educational opportunities 3.Refuge from different wars

Canada’s Capital Ottawa

Prime Minister of Canada is Justin Trudeau Queen Elizabeth Of Britain

Canada's Parliament Buildings

Library of Parliament

Peace Tower

Ottawa’s canals

Most of Canada’s population lives in urban areas: Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Edmonton

Most of Canada’s population lives along the U.S. –Canadian border Toronto, with a population of 2.48 million is Canada’s largest city Toronto is the third-largest production center in the English speaking world Since World War II, there has been growth in manufacturing, mining, & service industries.

Modern challenges: – Immigration, increased crime – NAFTA has eliminated trade barriers, with the U.S, the effect is free trade. – French-speaking Canadians’ desire for independence ( separatism) from the rest of Canada ons-places/us-canada-and- mexico/canada_canadianrainforest.html

Culture European, Asian, & Native American cultures have influenced Canada’s cultural diversity.

Yukon Territory

1.Language- two official languages, English & French. 2.Religion- Christians are the largest group 3.Education- public & private schools are available 4.Health care- the Canadian government helps pay for health care.

The Arts- British, French, American, and Native cultures have influenced the arts. Family life- Canada is one of the wealthiest countries in the world, so many families enjoy a high standard of living. Canadians have a 97% literacy rate.

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