Canadian Citizenship Study Guide Notes

What are Aboriginal Peoples?

Native peoples of Canada occupied the land, with diverse lifestyles including farming, hunting, and gathering across different regions like the Great Lakes, Northwest, and Arctic.

Who was John Cabot?

Italian explorer credited as the first European to map Canada's East Coast and claimed land for England in 1497.

Who was Jacques Cartier?

French explorer who made three voyages to Canada (1534-1542), claiming land for France and popularizing the name 'Canada'.

What was Royal New France?

The first permanent European settlement in North America was Port-Royal in Acadia (1604); known for conflicts with the Iroquois and the thriving fur trade.

What is The Province of Quebec?

Renamed after British conquest, where the Quebec Act of 1774 granted religious freedom and reinstated French civil law.

Who were the United Empire Loyalists?

Around 40,000 individuals loyal to the British Crown who fled to Canada after the American Revolution, contributing to the cultural mix.

What was the Abolition of Slavery in Canada?

Upper Canada was the first province to move towards abolition in 1793, with full abolition in the British Empire by 1833.

What drove Economic Development in Canada?

Primarily driven by the fur trade and agriculture, with the Montreal Stock Exchange opening in