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Ch 5 Sec 3 Canada Today Date. RAP (left page) I will be able to analyze how regionalism has affected Canada and identify Canada’s major areas and provinces. Ch 5 Sec 3 Canada Today Date. RAP (left page) Copy the following chart. Add the names of each province within each region.
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Ch 5 Sec 3 Canada Today Date RAP (left page) I will be able to analyze how regionalism has affected Canada and identify Canada’s major areas and provinces.
Ch 5 Sec 3 Canada Today Date RAP (left page) Copy the following chart. Add the names of each province within each region. Use text page 111
Ch 5 Sec 3 Canada Today Date WOW (under the RAP) Regionalism Quebecois -refers to the strong connection that people have toward their region. -Majority of Canada’s language is English -Quebec’s main language and culture is French -believe Quebec should have special status to recognize cultural differences -some want independence from rest of Canada -English-speaking Canadians believe they already have too many privileges.
Ch 5 Sec 3 Canada Today Date WOW (under the RAP) -known as the “Father of New France” -1604 established first permanent French colony, Nova Scotia -1629 captured by English and put in prison -when France regained control he was made governor Samuel Champlain
Ch 5 Sec 3 Canada Today Date WOW (under the RAP) Eastern Provinces -known as the “Maritime” province means “on or near the sea” -difficult farming due to short growing season and poor soil -economy is forestry and fishing -industrial plants for fishing and shipping ports -immigrants from British Isles -Halifax, Nova Scotia is regions largest city
Ch 5 Sec 3 Canada Today Date WOW (under the RAP) • -Ottawa, Ontario is Canada’s capital city • -Quebec City is capital of Quebec • -home to more than half of all Canadians • -most urbanized (developed, built-up) region • Montreal is Canada’s second largest city and • most French-speaking cities in the world • -winters are so cold overhead tunnels and • subways used to travel between buildings. • -Toronto is center for industry, finance, education, and culture. Heartland Provinces
Ch 5 Sec 3 Canada Today Date WOW (under the RAP) Western Provinces -two areas: Prairie Province and British Columbia -Prairie Province (wheat belt) -wheat exports -oil and natural gas -tourism -British Columbia (westernmost province) -forest, salmon, important minerals -Vancouver is multicultural city with large Chinese and Indian populations -major trade center
Ch 5 Sec 3 Canada Today Date WOW (under the RAP) -Nunavut: means “Our Land” -new territory created for the Inuit (native Eskimos) -has its own local government -area covers one third of Canada but only 100,000 people -many isolated towns and villages Canadian North
Ch 5 Sec 3 Canada Today Date WIO (on the right page) Create a web design to explain how “regionalism” has caused conflict in Canada. The center should be “Regionalism in Canada” and must include at least four extended bubbles. Regionalism In Canada