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Chapter 13

Chapter 13. Self rule for Canada, Australia and New Zealand. The people of Canada. France lose control of Canada to British in 1763 Many settlers remained French-speaking British loyalist fled to Canada after the American revolution (approx 30k)

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Chapter 13

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  1. Chapter 13 Self rule for Canada, Australia and New Zealand

  2. The people of Canada • France lose control of Canada to British in 1763 • Many settlers remained French-speaking • British loyalist fled to Canada after the American revolution (approx 30k) • Large population of native Tribes still present

  3. Canada Achieve Self rule • Many ethnic tensions arose due to the diverse cultures • The Two Canada's • Canada Act passed in 1791 • Created two provinces • English speaking upper Canada (Ontario) • French speaking lower Canada (Quebec)

  4. Canada Act 1791 • Each of the two Canada's had there own: • Laws • Legislature • Royal government • Language • Religion • However still controlled by British

  5. Canada Achieve Self rule • Unrest grew between the two provinces:1837 rebellion broke out • The Durham Report: • Called for two the Canada's to be reunited and given control over their own affairs • 1840 Act of Union • Elected legislative body for domestic affairs • Britain kept control of trade and foreign issues

  6. Canada Achieve Self rule • Dominion of Canada • Macdonald and Cartier urged for the unification of all the Provinces • Many Canadians feared that the dominate USA will try to over power them and take them over (Manifest Destiny)

  7. Canada Achieve Self rule • British North American Act 1867 • Created Dominion of Canada • United 4 provinces into a self governing nation • 6 more provinces joined the union soon after

  8. Dominion of Canada • Own parliament (modeled after Britain) • Granted some control of foreign affairs • Remained close with Britain • First prime minister: John Macdonald • Built transcontinental railroad to help expand Canada-1885

  9. late 1800- early 1900’s Germany Italy Poland Russia Ukraine China Japan Problems French speaking Canadian were determined to maintain culture and language US had a powerful economy and culture that threatened Canada Immigration

  10. Australia • 1770 James Cook laid claims to Australia for Britain • Native settlers: • Aborigines' were hunters and gatherers • Spoke about 250 different languages

  11. Australia • Penal Colony • Was used after the American Revolution • 1788 first ship of 700 passengers sent over • 8 month voyage • Men, women and children (supervised by soldiers; they worked to clear the lands for a settlement)

  12. Australia’s Outback • By the 1800’s Britain was offering free land and tools to those who emigrated to Australia • A strong wool industry grew • 1851 gold rush led to an even larger population boom

  13. Australia and Self Government • Originally divided into separate colonies • To avoid imperialist powers from invading Australia Britain create the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901

  14. Commonwealth of Australia • Took from both the US and British governments • Federal system that limited the power of the central government • Prime minister (executive body) • Women granted the right to vote right away • Secret ballot (first nation)

  15. New Zealand • 1769- James cook claimed island for Britain • Missionaries set out in 1814 to convert the local natives (Maoris) to Christianity

  16. New Zealand • Maori Struggles: • Located in a small area in New Zealand • Settled farmers

  17. New Zealand • Soon after the missionaries white settlers came and created a booming market for: beef, wool and mutton (sheep meat)

  18. New Zealand • 1840 New Zealand Annexed • As more and more settlers arrived many wars broke out with the Maori • By 1870’s the Maori population diminished • Death • Disease • alcholism

  19. New Zealand- Self government • 1907 won self rule (remained close to Britain) • Parliament • Prime minister • Elected legislature

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