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CANADA STUDY GUIDE

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Why do many people in Quebec want to separate from the rest of Canada?

They want to preserve their French culture and language.

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What is nationalism?

loyalty to one’s own country; patriotism

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How did the American Revolution affect Canada?

Great Britain didn’t want a another rebellion, so they

allowed the Canadian colonists to govern

themselves.

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What are the official languages of Canada?

•English•French

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Which two countries colonized Canada?

•Great Britain

•France

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Which country established the first

colony?

France

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Forests cover ___ of Canada.

almost half

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How does the Canadian Shield affect Canada’s

economy?

Many of Canada’s valuable minerals, as well as many

jobs, are found here.

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Which two countries have to keep the

Great Lakes clean?

•U.S.

•Canada

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List five bodies of water located in or around

Canada. 1)Atlantic Ocean2) Pacific Ocean3)Arctic Ocean4) Hudson Bay5)Gulf of St. Lawrence

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Why do most Canadians live near the United

States?

because of the climate

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The Rocky Mountains are on the ________ side

of Canada.

western

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What is a tariff?

a tax on imported goods

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Give two examples of natural trade barriers.

•mountains

•deserts

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What is NAFTA?

North American Free Trade Agreement;

eliminated most tariffs between the U.S., Canada,

& Mexico

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Which country borders Canada?

United States

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Can an exchange rate be

a trade barrier?

Yes, it can prevent goods and services from being exchanged.

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In which country that we have studied could you

easily start your own business?

Canada

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A blend between command and market

economies is a __________ economy.

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The _________controls the economy in a

command economy.

government

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How are a president and a prime minister similar?

both are . . .• leaders of democratic

governments• in charge of military &

day-to-day operations of country

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Canada has a c________ m_________form of government.

•constitutional monarchy

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In a market economy there is competition between

_________________.

•individuals & corporations

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Who are the “separatists”?

Those who promote the secession of the province of

Quebec from the rest of Canada.

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Describe a

•power is divided among levels of government

•constitution