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Canada Introduction Section 1: Chapter Atlas Section 2: History of Canada Section 3: Canada Today Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Canada myStory Which three groups make up Canada’s aboriginal population? Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Canada History Native Canadian Groups There were many different Native groups in Canada: • Algonquin • Iroquois • Inuit Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Canada Chapter Atlas Key Ideas There are several landform regions in Canada which affect how people live. Canada has impressive reserves of timber, minerals, and fresh water, and many of its industries are based on these resources. Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Canada Chapter Atlas Key Ideas In economic development that has paralleled the United States, most of the Canadian population now lives in cities. Why? Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Canada Chapter Atlas What are some important places to know in Canada? • Canadian Cordillera • Arctic Archipelago • Canadian Shield • St. Lawrence River Valley Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Canada Chapter Atlas Canada: Outline Map Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Canada Chapter Atlas What landforms in the United States are also found in Canada? QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Canada Chapter Atlas Canada: Physical Features Canada is the second largest country in the world in total land area. The Canadian Shield, a massive rocky area dotted with thousands of lakes, extends from Hudson Bay to the Canadian Cordillera. Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Canada Chapter Atlas Canada: Physical Features The St. Lawrence River Valley is the most populated region in Canada. The St. Lawrence River Valley, the Atlantic coast, and the Southwest coast of Canada all have moderate climates. Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Canada Chapter Atlas Canada: Climate The interior plains of Canada have extreme weather. The areas closest to the United States have hot summers and cold winters. Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Canada Chapter Atlas Canada: Land and Natural Resources The Canadian Shield produces many important minerals that are used throughout the world. The St. Lawrence River and Seaway connect the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean. Fishing, forestry, agriculture, and tourism are all important parts of Canada’s economy. Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Canada Chapter Atlas What are some environmental problems facing Canada? Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Canada History Key Ideas Canada’s natural resources have played a key role in the country’s development. The distinct French and English populations promoted biculturalism early in Canada’s history. Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Canada History Contact With Europeans Europeans arrived in the 1400s. They eventually set up trading agreements with Natives. Europeans traded wool cloth and metal goods for Native American furs. Did these agreements last? Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Canada History Cause and Effect: What was the impact of the fur trade? • Competition for land between France and England • Increased contact with Europeans, which led to new diseases being introduced to the Native population Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Canada History European Settlement France was the first European nation to claim land in Canada. England arrived and claimed land north of New France. Conflict over the fur trade led to the Seven Years War between France and England. Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Canada History Cause and Effect • What was the result of the Seven Years War? • What European nation ruled Canada after the war? Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Canada History The Dominion of Canada In the 1800s, Britain passed an act that made Canada a dominion. The dominion governed itself, but was still tied to Britain. Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Canada History Immigration In the early 1900s, immigrants arrived from Great Britain, Russia, and the United States. From 1901 to 1911, Canada’s population grew by 32 percent. Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Canada History An Independent Nation Canada fought in World War I alongside Britain. Canada proved it could be an independent nation, and in 1931 Britain granted its independence. Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Canada History First Great Challenge How did Canada get out of the Great Depression? QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Canada Today How do historical ties to Britain influence life in Canada today? Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Canada Today Historical Ties to Britain Canada has had a long and enduring relationship with Great Britain. • The British Queen, Elizabeth II, is the Canadian head of state • In 1982, Canada created its own constitution to address issues unique to the country Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Canada Today Key Ideas Canada’s federal government reflects historical ties to Britain. How is it a constitutional democracy? How is it a federation? How is it a parliamentary democracy? Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Canada Today Compare and Contrast: How did Canada and the United States separate from Great Britain? Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Canada Today Key Ideas Canada has a modern economy and is an active trade partner with many countries. What is NAFTA? Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Canada Today Canada’s Role in the World Canada has a strong economy and a welleducated workforce. Canadians have a high quality of life, and there is national healthcare for every citizen. Canada exports many natural resources throughout the world. Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Canada Today Canada as a Peacekeeper Canada is known throughout the world as a peacekeeping nation. • Canada plays a large role in the peacekeeping missions of the United Nations • They work to stop wars and protect freedoms Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Canada Today The Cultural Mosaic Canada is a diverse nation with many different ethnic groups. Canadians are encouraged to maintain their own identities and cultures. What is the focus of many Quebeckers? Why? Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Canada Today The Cultural Mosaic Canada is a diverse nation with many different ethnic groups. Canadians are encouraged to maintain their own identities and cultures. Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver are Canada’s most diverse cities. Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Canada Today Maintaining a Canadian Identity Immigrants account for 70 percent of the Canadian workforce. American movies, television programs, and music easily flow into Canada and dominate its media. Carrying on a unique Canadian culture is important for the country. Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved.