Geography - Chapter 6 Lesson 2

List the factors involved in making the Canadian economy a postindustrial market economy.

Natural resources and trade are important for economy 70% of population is in the service sector Canada has the 2nd largest oil reserves Alberta is main province that has oil One of largest suppliers for agriculture.

Name the 2 official languages of Canada

English and French

A partially self-governing country with close ties to another country.

Dominion

To leave one's own country to settle permanently in another.

Emigrate

One of the indigenous peoples of Canada who are neither Inuit nor Metis.

First Nations

Describe the characteristics of Canada's diverse population.

High standard of living Two official languages- English and French Christians make up the largest religious group Education and healthcare are supported by the government. 81% live in urban area

A member of the Artic native peoples of North America; once known as Eskimo.

Inuit

An American colonist who remained loyal to the British government.

Loyalists

Quebec's French-speaking inhabitants.

Quebecois

Explain how French and English roots influenced Canada's history.

Rivalry between Great Britain and France in Canada began in 1760. 1759-French and Indian War 1774-Quebec Act-gave French settlers right to keep religion, language, and customs. 1867-Dominion of Canada-country within the British Empire 1931-Full independent country

The breaking away of one part of a country to create a separate, independent country.

Separatism

Some of Canada's leading exports include automobiles, auto parts, crude petroleum, natural gas and ___.

electricity, aluminum, machinery, forestry products, and equipment.