The Flag Debate
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1. Why did Pearson believe Canada needed a new flag?
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2. Who did not want to cut the symbolic tie with Britain by getting ride of the
Union Jack?
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3. What did the Conservatives believe the new flag was mainly intended to do?
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4. What design did the government decide on? What was the reaction from the
members of Parliament?
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5. In small groups, draw up a list of symbols that Canada uses to promote
Canadian nationalism and identity in the space provided below.
6. In your groups create your own version of the Canadian flag based on the
symbols your group identified.