Social 20-1 Unit Final: 3 and 4

What is the UN? Which "ism" does it represent?

International organization to set international law, security, economic development, social progress,

human rights, and achievement of world peace. Internationalism

What is the general assembly? Which "ism" does it represent?

it's one of the governing bodies of the UN where all members have equal representation. Internationalism.

What peacekeeping? Which "ism" is it?

A set of actions undertaken to maintain or restore peace and security in areas experiencing conflict. Internationalism.

What is peacemaking? Which "ism" does it represent?

UN-mandated intervention to establish a ceasefire/peace

Armed PK'ers. Does not require consent from both sides. Internationalism.

What is UNESCO? Which "ism" does it represent?

UNESCO embodies this through its work in promoting education, science, culture, and communication across borders, with the goal of fostering mutual understanding, peace, and sustainable development. Internationalism.

What is UNICEF? Which "ism" does it represent?

It is a UN agency responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide. Internationalism.

What is NATO? Which "ism" does it represent?

North Atlantic Treaty Organization, a military alliance with other democratic countries of the West. Involves aspects of supranationalism in the sense decisions made may require you to give up soveirgnty, not as restrictive as the EU.

What is N.O.R.A.D? Which "ism" does it represent?

It is a binational military organization between the United States and Canada, established in 1958, originally to defend against Soviet air attacks during the Cold War. Internationalism specifically bilateralism.

What is the World Trade Organization? Which "ism" does it represent?

An international organization that insures that the terms of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) are carried out. Supranationalism, because these countries have to abide by a set of rules, without ability to tweak or set own.

What is the International Monetary Fund? Which "ism" does it represent?

an international organization that acts as a lender of last resort, providing loans to troubled nations, and also works to promote trade through financial cooperation. Mostly internationalism, but aspects of supranationalism are incorporated in the sense that the lender of the money can control how it is used.

What is free trade? Which "ism" is it?

International trade left to its natural course without tariffs, quotas, or other restrictions. Internationalism.

What is the European Union? Which "ism" is it?

An international organization of many countries that works to expand prosperity. Supranationalism.

What are the rules of the EU?

1. Shared sovereignty

2. Democratic governance

3. Legal supremacy of EU law

4. Economic integration

5. Respect for fundamental rights

What is NAFTA? Which "ism" is it?

A trade pact between Canada, US and Mexico. It came into effect in 1994, and its goal was to eliminate most tariffs and trade barriers between the three countries to promote free trade and economic integration. It incorporates internationalism specifically multilateralism.

What is La Francophonie? Which "ism" is it?

An international association of French-speaking countries. It represents values of nationalism by feeling a connection to specific nation.

What is the Arctic Council? Which "ism" is it?

The Arctic Council is a high-level intergovernmental forum established in 1996 to promote cooperation among Arctic states and Indigenous peoples on issues affecting the Arctic region. This is best associated with internationalism.

What is the Kyoto Accord? Which "ism" is it?

To combat climate change by requiring developed countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by set targets within a specific timeframe (2008-2012 for the first commitment period). This represents internationalism as various countries are working together to achieve a common goal.

What is the World Health Organization? Which "ism" is it?

Coordinate global responses to health emergencies and improving healthcare systems. This best represents internationalism.

What is the war of 1812?

American victory against British in Canada, caused by disagreements over trade.

What is the confederation?

The Confederation of Canada refers to the formation of the country of Canada as a federal union of provinces on July 1, 1867. This was when three British colonies in North America — Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the Province of Canada (which split into Ontario and Quebec) — joined together under a new Constitution.

What is settlement of the west?

The Settlement of the West refers to the period in the late 1800s to early 1900s when the Canadian government encouraged people to move into and populate the western provinces — primarily Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta — to develop agriculture, strengthen sovereignty, and expand the country.

What is the Charlottetown Accord?

The Charlottetown Accord was a proposed package of constitutional reforms in Canada, negotiated in 1992, that aimed to address long-standing issues in Canadian unity, especially involving Quebec, Indigenous peoples, and the division of powers between federal and provincial governments.

What is the Meech Lake Accord?

The Meech Lake Accord was a proposed set of constitutional amendments in Canada, agreed to in 1987, with the goal of getting Quebec to formally accept the Constitution Act, 1982, which it had never signed.

What did referendum in Canda denote?

Such can be the conscription referendum, Quebec sovereignty referendum, Charlotte town accord referendum, and second Quebec referendum.

What are equalization payments?

Equalization payments are federal government transfers of money to less wealthy provinces in Canada to help them provide public services (like health care, education, etc.) at a similar level and tax rate as richer provinces.

What is regionalism?

Consciousness of, and loyalty to, a distinct region with a population that shares similarities.

What is bilingualism in Canada?

Bilingualism in Canada means that English and French are both official languages of the country — with equal legal status at the federal level.

What are Francophones?

People who speak French as their first language.

What are Anglophones?

People who speaks English as their first language.

What is multiculturalism?

Recognizing cultural diversity and promoting the equal standing for all cultural traditions.

What is diversity?

Diversity means the presence and acceptance of differences among people.

What is cultural pluralism?

When smaller groups within a larger society maintain their unique cultural identities, and their values and practices are accepted by the wider culture provided they are consistent with the laws and values of the wider society.

What is the First Nations group? What are they currently fighting for?

Their rights and identities are central to Indigenous self-determination and multiculturalism in Canada. They are advocating for he right to self-government and to make decisions about their lands, resources, and communities without outside interference.

What is the Metis group?

The Métis are people of mixed Indigenous and European ancestry, primarily descended from Indigenous women (often First Nations) and European (mostly French and Scottish) fur traders. They played a key role in the fur trade and in Canadian history, including the Red River Resistance (1869-70) and the Northwest Resistance (1885) led by Louis Riel.

What is the Inuit group

The Inuit are Indigenous peoples who traditionally live in the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions of Canada, including Nunavut, the Northwest Territories, northern Quebec (Nunavik), and Labrador (Nunatsiavut). Involved in one of the first major modern land claim agreements involving Inuit and Cree peoples.

What is the Assembly of First Nations?

Avocational group of the aboriginal economy, social and political goals across Canada. they use media and different communicational technologies to assist them.Represents First Nations interests on issues like rights, treaties, education, health, and economic development. It assists in policy development towards self-determination.

What is alienation?

Alienation means feeling disconnected or isolated from society or one's culture. In Canada, it has played a big role in: Quebec's French-speaking population feeling alienated from English Canada. Indigenous peoples facing cultural and political alienation due to colonization.

Some immigrant groups struggling with integration.

What is reconciliation?

Reconciliation means restoring a respectful relationship after a history of conflict. A defining event for Canada is the reconciliation with the First Nations group.

What is the significance of Nunavut in the history of Canada?

Nunavut is a major milestone in Canada's history for Indigenous rights, self-determination, and the recognition of Inuit culture. Nunavut is the first territory governed primarily by Inuit people, giving them political control over their traditional lands.