Chpt 6 social study questions
Why are warmer temperatures in Canada a bad thing?
It is melting the ice which makes its hard for the animals to survive. It will also make the sea levels high and overflow into major cities. And the level of salt in the water is changing and killing the fish.
What provinces were included in the Dominion of Canada?
New Brunswick, Nova Scotla, Ontaria, Quebec
What ways are US and Canada close?
in culture, economies, & defense
How did presence & absence of ice affect early settlement of Canada
when people came to Canada they settled in the South which was ice. Then the climate warmed so people settled in the North
3 ways Canada changed in 20th century
Population grew;Became a Industrial Nation; Agriculture grew; became fully independent from Great Britain
Why is St. Lawrence River important to Canada? What major port cities are located on it?
Provides access to interior Canada, connects Atlantic Ocean to the great lakes; major port - Montreal
Why was the Dominion of Canada formed & when?
1867 - Canada did not want the US to try to take them over
1970's what two countries fought over Canada? What war? Who won?
Britain & France in the French and Indian war(7 year war); Britain won & controlled all land in Canada.
5 regions of Canada
British Columbia, Prairie Provinces, Quebec & Ontario, Atlantic Provinces, Northern Lands
Name & explain two tensions that exist in Canada
British government had the right to approve changes to Canada's constitution. Canada need more workers, so leaders made it easier for people to enter Canada.
Why was Quebec Act passed
so French settlers would not rebel, Quebec Act- French could keep language, religion, & system of laws
what trade was important as people settles in Canada? Why?
Fur Traded - Beaver skin, water proof (for hats and coats) Importance- Started the settlement in canada
Eastern Canada Climate
Humid Continental/ Temperate, Sub Arctic, Dry Climate, Marine West Coast (rainy), Tundra (Permanently frozen ground
Why is Atlantic & Pacific Oceans important to Canada
Trading with the world: manly ports along the coast, and fishing