Canada's history is shaped by a blend of Aboriginal, British, and French influences. The Aboriginals were the original inhabitants, while the British and French played significant roles in the country'
Start learning about both World Wars along with soldiers
Move away from learning about the First Nations and Aboriginals
What I already know about Canada's History
Residential schools where built to try to change people into Christian people
The British won the Atlantic provences whereas the French won Quebec
A war broke out between the French and the British
During 1755, The Great Expulsion took place where Acadiens where kicked out of their homes
French settles started the "Fur Trade"
Aboriginals were here first
Same
Canada was always ruled under the Queen
Canada was always a democracy
Now
All provinces are fully developed
We try to learn more about Canada's past, even if it is overwheling
Racism has calmed down/multicultural
Past
Canada wasn't fully devoloped
Trying to forget about Aboriginals and First Nations
Residential schools
Discrimination
Segragation
Canadian Groups Apart of Canada's past
The Aboriginals were the first to come to Canada
The British were a big part of Canada's past because they started a war
French colonists were a big part of Canada's past because they took over Canada's land
Canadian Historical Figures
John.A.Macdonald was the first prime minister of Canada
Henry Hudson founded Hudson Bay
John Cabot was an Italian explorer who claimed Canada was England
Terry Fox ran for cancer along with a prosthetic leg
Jacques Cartier was a European explorer who claimed Canada was France
Samuel de Champlain founded Quebec City
What being Canadian is like
In my opinion, being Canadian is apart of my personality now. It is beautiful hearing that a Canadian stereotype is being "polite", which is a good thing! Also, having a great history behind you is marvelous. Knowing that Canada is an amazing county along with a good education system makes me really proud to be Canadian. Canada is surrounded with incredible people, some of which are known world-wide.
