Chapter 7

Developing a vast wilderness

Vocabulary

• Province• Dominion of Canada• Confederation• Parliamentary Government• Parliament• Prime Minister

The first settlers and colonial rivalry 7.1

Steps toward unity

Urban and industrial growth

Section 7.2 Economy and Culture of Canada

Vocabulary

• First Nations• Métis• reserve

An increasingly diverse economy

A land of many cultures

– Nation of Immigrants– Two official languages– Religions– Population

Life in Canada today

Subregions of Canada

4. The term Metis refers to A. The language used by the InuitB. The reserves set aside for peoples of the

First NationsC. People of French and native peoples descentD. People of French and British descent

5. Canada’s main partner in trade is…A. FranceB. Mexico.C. Great Britain.D. The United States

6. Roughly three-fourth of all French Canadians live in…

A. Quebec.B. Ontario.C. Alberta.D. Toronto.

The Atlantic Provinces 7.3

The Core Provinces-Quebec and Ontario

The Prairie Provinces• Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta• Canada’s Breadbasket• Also rich in Mineral resources

The Pacific Province and the Territories