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Checkpoint

1. The first Europeans in Canada in 1000AD? a. Frenchb. Britishc. Americansd. Vikings 2. Which two European powers competed for control

over Canada?a. Spain and Franceb. Britain and Francec. Britain and Russiad. United States and France

Checkpoint (cont)

3. France lost control of its Canadian territory becausea. It ran out of money.b. It lost a war with Britain.c. The Inuit rebelled.d. British immigrants took over. 4. Why did Canadians move from farms into the cities

after World War II?a. goldb. good schoolsc. better weatherd. jobs

Checkpoint (cont)

5. Which type of climate can occur at many different latitudes?

a. tundrab. highlandc. tropical savannad. subartic  6. The spread of desert like conditions a. desertificationb. steppec. deforestationd. drought  

Identify the following:7, 1, 8, and 4

Checkpoint

1. The first Europeans in Canada in 1000AD? a. Frenchb. Britishc. Americansd. Vikings 2. Which two European powers competed for control

over Canada?a. Spain and Franceb. Britain and Francec. Britain and Russiad. United States and France

Checkpoint (cont)

3. France lost control of its Canadian territory becausea. It ran out of money.b. It lost a war with Britain.c. The Inuit rebelled.d. British immigrants took over. 4. Why did Canadians move from farms into the cities

after World War II?a. goldb. good schoolsc. better weatherd. jobs

Checkpoint (cont)

5. Which type of climate can occur at many different latitudes?

a. tundrab. highlandc. tropical savannad. subartic  6. The spread of desert like conditions a. desertificationb. steppec. deforestationd. drought  

Identify the following:7, 1, 8, and 4

South America

Africa

Arctic Ocean

Australia

Today’s Learning Objectives

• Identify and describe the how colonization, immigration, and migration have affected Canadian culture.

• Identify the four geographic and economic regions of Canada and describe their cultural and industrial traits.

LED BY

Leader of Canada is called the Prime

Minister

PARLIAMENT

The legislative branch of the

Canadian government is

Parliament

PROVINCIAL GOVT

Each of the 10 Provincial

Governments is led by a Premier

CENTRAL GOVT

Based in Ottawa, Canada’s central government is

also a democracy

CULTURAL

Cultural differences between English and

French speaking provinces

ENGLISH

English is the official language

of Canada

QUEBEC

The official language of

Quebec is French

REGIONALISM

Pride in one’s region based on cultural heritage

REGION

This region of Canada lies along the Atlantic Coast

MARITIME

Because of their coastal location, they are often

referred to as the Maritime Provinces

SHORT

This region has very short growing seasons, so

commercial farming is not reliable.

ECONOMY

The primary industries in this region are fishing and

forestry

QUEBEC and ONTARIO

This region of Canada consists of just these tow

provinces

Over ½ of all Canadians live in these two provinces

MONTREAL

Montreal is the largest French speaking city in Canada/North America

QUEBEC

This province seeks to separate from Canada and

become its own country

ONTARIO

This province has the highest population

It also has Canada's largest city, Toronto

RICH

This region of Canada is rich in mineral resources because of the Canadian

Shield

OIL

Oil is the main resource of Alberta

BRITISH COLOMBIA

This province is on the west coast, has a mild climate, and home to 4

million people.

VANCOUVER

This is the largest city in western Canada and

British Colombia

NORTH CANADA

This region of Canada is extremely cold

1/3

This region covers 1/3 of Canada but only has a population of around

100,00

NANAVAT

This province was given to the Inuits so they can govern themselves.

It has a population of about 30,000

LEADING MINERAL

Canada is the leading mineral producer in the

world.

MOST

Most work in Canada is found in

the service industry

US

The United States is Canada’s main trading partner

60/85

60% of imports (coming in) come from

US

85% of exports (going out) go to US

Review Questions

• What is the capital city of Canada?

• What language is spoken in Quebec?

• What are the Eastern Provinces often called?

• What nation is Canada's main trading partner?

• Which Canadian region has the highest population?

• What is the title of Canada’s political leader?

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Homework

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