chapter 8, section 2 the search for a national identity standard: 7.3.8.a: explain the human...
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Chapter 8, Section 2The Search for a National Identity
Standard: 7.3.8.A: Explain the human characteristics of places and regions, specifically population and culture.
Anchors: CC.8.5.6-8.D: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary specific to domains related to history/social studies. CC.8.5.6-8.B: Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.
OBJECTIVES: 1. Identify the historical roots of Canada’s
major culture groups. 2. Cite evidence that insists French and British-
Canadians have a cultural conflict.
AGENDA:1. PDN2. Ch. 8, Sect. 2 Notes 3. Think Pair Share4. Ticket out the door.
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What is Unity?
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Introduction• Canadian population is extremely varied. – Country defines itself as multicultural.
• Unity is difficult to achieve because the country is so vast and different.
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Understanding the Past• Struggle to develop national identity.– People identify more with region than country.
• 40% of all Canadians have British ancestors. • 27% are of French descent.
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The First Canadians• First people to live in what is now Canada
were the Inuit and Native Americans.– Some settled the Pacific.– Others were nomadic.
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This picture shows several Inuit constructing an igloo with blocks of snow. Traditionally, Inuit lived in igloos during the coldest months and tent like huts during the warmer months.
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The First Canadians Continued…• Beginning in the 1600s, rival European
empires of England and France began colonizing the region.
• Europeans devastated the native population with diseases (Columbian Exchange) and warfare.
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Colonial Rivalries• French and English colonists competed for the
prosperous N. American fur trade and clashed over land claims. – Between 1689 and 1763, 4 wars were fought in N.
America. – British troops defeated the French in the Battle of
Quebec in 1759. – 1763, France Surrendered all of its empire in
Canada and Britain assumed control over the entire region.
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Ties to Britain• Canada remained under direct British rule
until 1867 (Dominion of Canada). – Own Government.– Foreign Policy and Military decisions were still
made by the British. – Canada became completely independent in 1931.
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Conflict Between Two Cultures• Both English and French are official languages
in Canada (15% can speak both).• Majority of French-speaking Canadians live in
the province of Quebec. – 1774, British government passed laws to ensure
that French Canadians would be able to maintain their own language, laws and culture.
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Conflict… Continued• Many French Canadians feel discriminated
against by the English speaking majority.– Claims that they are denied jobs in government or
industry because of their French descent.
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Conflict… Continued• Quebecois, Quebec’s French-speaking citizens,
consider themselves guardians of French culture in Canada.
• 1960s, some fought to preserve French culture, others favored separatism.
• In 1995, a referendum allowing residents to decide whether Quebec should secede from the rest of Canada, failed by a narrow margin.
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Welcoming Diversity, Promoting Unity• Canada has welcomed immigrants from all
over the world. – Largest numbers from Europe.– Recently, more and more Asians have settled
British Columbia.
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Uniting Canada’s Regions
• Canada has been successful in uniting its regions and its people through transportation and communication links.
• However, establishing a true national identity is proving difficult to achieve.