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12th Grade
06/20/2007

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Coureur Du Bois
Definition
runner of the woods - unlicensed french fur traders
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Louis Riel
Definition
Metis man, well educated, led the Metis in the Revolts, was executed in Regina by Canadian Government
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Chateau Clique
Definition
the ruling elites nickname in upper canada
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Lord Durham
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sent by british king to investigate the problems and the possible revolt
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Durham Report
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he listened to the people, adn came up with these 3 concepts 1) union of u+l canada 2) elected legislature 3) representation by population
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loyalists
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they remained loyal to british in the industrial revolution
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william lyon mackenzie
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leader of revolt in u+l canada, lasted only a week. He wanted canada to be more like america.
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Louis Joseph Papineau
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the leader of a revolt, wanted change, revolts happened at the same time as WIlliam Lyon Mackenzies, he lost, him and Mackenzie weren't on the same side.
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Lord Elgin
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rebellion losses bill, didn't want change
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acadians
Definition
the first french settlers in NS. they were kicked out by Britain
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On-To-Ottawa Trek
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unemployed men from war, decided to let Ottawa know that they were unhappy with the government. they were stopped in Regina (regina riots) people were injured, a few were killed
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Regina Riot
Definition
July 1st, at Dominion Day parade in Market Square, a riot broke out. People were not only injured but killed
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BNA Act
Definition
sets out the rules for Canadian governments at the federal and provincial levels
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Rowell- Sirois commission
Definition
government should play a greater role in the lives of its citizens
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JS woodsworth
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helped to establish the cooperative commonwealth federation or CCF party.
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Regina Manifesto
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The CCF party layed out their founding principles in this.
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Tommy Douglas
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leader of CCF party in SK, he was in power when Medicare was established in SK
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conscription
Definition
compulsory enrollment (every single male of 21 years of age can be forcibly enlisted.
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PM Borden
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wants troops - pro conscription
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soveriegnty
Definition
a country that controls its decisions with in its borders, right to defend itself, make decisions on an international scene
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Alaska Boundary Dispute
Definition
gold was discovered in the panhandle. both US and Canada wanted control of this land. Britain chooses US, proves to us that Britain can't be trusted.
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Responsible government
Definition
accountable to the electors or the people for its actions. government guided by the people.
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Quebec Act
Definition
passed to keep french happy. 4 provisions. language, laws, religion, and territory.
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Tim Buck
Definition
leader of the communist party
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JM Keyns
Definition
enunciated the idea of Keynesian economics ( in times of economic crisis. governments need to be involved in the economy. make work, and programs to support people in need
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royal proclamation
Definition
a document of assimilation. Quebec had no protection for their language, culture, or religion
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fenians
Definition
Irish american vitizens who wanted to Freen Ireland by holding BNA hostage
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Charlottetown Conference
Definition
delegates from BNA meet
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confederation
Definition
the country came together under Jogn A Macdonald in fear of US had to convince the colonies to join. ex railway
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72 resolutions + Quebec conference
Definition
delegates from all BNA colonies meet, the 72 resolutions outlines the plan of new government in Canada.
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John A Macdonald
Definition
The PM of Canada that brough Canada to confederation
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Metis
Definition
1 of the 3 groups of aboriginal people : Metis (half french half native) Inuit, 1st Nations
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1982 constitution
Definition
recognition that times + country had changed. more like US constitution + its written down
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Notwithstanding Clause
Definition
proincial and federal governments can in special circumstances pass laws that appear to go against the charter or discriminate
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Opting out Clause
Definition
if 7/10 provinces agree and yours does not, you can opt out. if your province doesn't agree witj new changes, they can opt out.
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Red River Resistance
Definition
the transfer of hudsons bay company land to canada concerned metis people, they rebelled against ottawa.
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Northwest rebellion 1885
Definition
Metis was promised land and never received it. 1st Nations - indian act "feed them one day, starve them the next" Non natives- cost of shipping was too high.
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National Policy
Definition
3 parts of vision for Mcdonalds railway 1) connect from sea to sea (never travel empty) 2) bring immigrants, transport agriculture products east 3) tariffs to encourage canadian trade only
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wilfrid laurier
Definition
1st french canadian pm
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Clifford Sifton
Definition
minister of interior works to attract immigrants
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winnipeg general strike
Definition
people began to realize that government policies must favor the masses, people rebelled against the governemnt by striking.
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war measures act
Definition
in time of crisis, government had the power to suspend your rights
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NORAD
Definition
north american air defense agreement
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revolts of 1837
Definition
mackenzie and papineau led revolts both failed, but got the point across
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tin pot navy
Definition
pathetic startings of canadas navy
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rene levesque
Definition
founder of the parti Quebecois seperatist.
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george brown
Definition
new political party, the clear grits free trade, secret ballot, more republican like US
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George Cartier
Definition
macdonald brown and him formed the great coalition party. fathers of confed
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Quiet revolution
Definition
changing the face of Quebec end of war, began to emerge from isolation.
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meech lake accord
Definition
provinces would have more power and the recognition of quebec as a distinct society
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brian mulroney
Definition
proposed change ex meech lake accord
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national energy policy
Definition
pierre elliot trudeau 1980 promoted oil self sufficiency maintain oil supply, promote lower prices and promote exploration for oil in canada
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NATO
Definition
north american treaty organization military alliance, in times of war and chaos restore and maintin peace in north atlantic area
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october crisis
Definition
seperatist terrorist group kidnapped james cross and murdered osmeone. FLQ wants money and seperation
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reciprocity treaty/ free trade
Definition
after briain repealed the corn laws, canada needed some place to trade with this was put in place, reduced tariffs.
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charles tupper
Definition
father of confed. took over for JA Mcdonald when he died. good friends with JA
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last spike in cpr
Definition
craigellachie
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w aberhart
Definition
bible bill, sunday school, social credit party, 25 alberta bucks
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John defenbaker
Definition
didn't get along with jfk. especially during cuban missile crisis
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william lyon mackenzie king
Definition
grandson of wlm, PM
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Joseph Howe
Definition
anti confederation from NS wants out of confed
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L tilley
Definition
pro confederation dominion of canada
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lb pearson
Definition
only pm to win nobel peace prize wants to keep out of vietnam
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western # treaties
Definition
agreements made between federal government and 1st nations people. you guve us land, we'll give you food
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reformed liberalism
Definition
work to reduce inequalities, income taz, unemploymemnt insurance old age pensions, other social insurance programs
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Just Society
Definition
" canada myust be a just society" Trudeau. ex medicare made canada closer to fair.
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