Holt People, Places, and Changes 4/14/2017 CHAPTER 7 Canada Section 1: Physical Geography Section 2: History and Culture Section 3: Canada Today CHAPTER 7

Objectives: Section 1 Physical Geography What are Canada’s major landforms, rivers, and lakes? What are the major climate types and natural resources of Canada?

Canada’s major landforms, rivers, and lakes: Section 1 Physical Geography Canada’s major landforms, rivers, and lakes: Landforms—Coast Mountains, Rocky Mountains, Appalachian Mountains, Canadian Shield, St. Lawrence River Valley Rivers—St. Lawrence Lakes—Great Bear, Great Slave, Great Lakes

Canada’s Major Climate Types and Natural Resources: Section 1 Physical Geography Canada’s Major Climate Types and Natural Resources: Climate Types—humid continental, marine west coast, subarctic, tundra, ice cap Resources—Atlantic and Pacific coastal waters, lakes, rivers, fertile soil, minerals, lumber, and pulp

Objectives: Section 2 History and Culture How did France and Britain affect Canada’s history? How have immigrants influenced Canadian culture?

France and Britain in Canada Section 2 History and Culture France and Britain in Canada France settles New France; founds Quebec City in 1608. New France thrives for a century and a half, spreading culture and building trade. Britain takes control of New France after French and Indian War but French culture remains entrenched.

France and Britain in Canada (continued) Section 2 History and Culture France and Britain in Canada (continued) Upper Canada (Ontario) and Lower Canada (Quebec) are established. British Parliament creates the Dominion of Canada in 1867.

Immigrants and Canadian Culture Section 2 History and Culture Immigrants and Canadian Culture European and Asian immigrants contribute to Canada’s economic boom in the early 1900s After World War II, another wave of immigrants arrives and settles mostly in cities. Toronto remains one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world.

Objectives: Section 3 Canada Today How has regionalism affected Canada? Into what major areas and provinces is Canada divided?

Regionalism and Canada Section 3 Canada Today Regionalism and Canada English and French Canadian regionalism creates conflict. Many Quebecois believe Quebec deserves special status; many English Canadians disagree. Regionalism threatens many Canadians’ connection to their country as a whole.

Major areas and provinces of Canada Section 3 Canada Today Major areas and provinces of Canada Eastern Provinces—Maritime provinces, Newfoundland, and Labrador Heartland—Quebec and Ontario Western Provinces—the Prairie Provinces: Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta; British Columbia Canadian North—Yukon Territory, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut