CANADA
STUDY
GUIDE
1
Why do many people in
Quebec want to separate
from the rest of Canada?
They want to preserve their
French culture and language.
2
What is nationalism?
loyalty to one’s own
country; patriotism
3
How did the American
Revolution affect Canada?
Great Britain didn’t want a
another rebellion, so they
allowed the Canadian
colonists to govern
themselves.
4
What are the official
languages of Canada?
•English
•French
5
Which two countries
colonized Canada?
•Great Britain
•France
6
Which country established
the first colony?
France
7
Forests cover ___
of Canada.
almost half
8
How does the Canadian Shield
affect Canada’s economy?
Many of Canada’s valuable
minerals, as well as many
jobs, are found here.
9
Which two countries
have to keep the
Great Lakes clean?
• U.S.
• Canada
10
List five bodies of water
located in or around Canada.
1) Atlantic Ocean
2) Pacific Ocean
3)Arctic Ocean
4) Hudson Bay
5)Gulf of St. Lawrence
11
Why do most Canadians live
near the United States?
because of the climate
12
The Rocky Mountains are on
the ________ side
of Canada.
western
13
What is a tariff?
a tax on imported goods
14
Give two examples of
natural trade barriers.
•mountains
•deserts
15
What is NAFTA?
North American Free
Trade Agreement;
eliminated most tariffs
between the U.S., Canada,
& Mexico
16
Which country
borders Canada?
United States
17
Can an exchange rate be
a trade barrier?
Yes, it can prevent goods
and services from
being exchanged.
18
In which country that we
have studied could you easily
start your own business?
Canada
19
A blend between command
and market economies is a
__________ economy.
20
The _________controls
the economy in a
command economy.
government
21
How are a president and a
prime minister similar?
both are . . .
• leaders of democratic
governments
• in charge of military &
day-to-day operations of
country
22
Canada has a
c________ m_________
form of government.
• constitutional
monarchy
23
In a market economy there is
competition between
_________________.
• individuals & corporations
24
Who are the “separatists”?
Those who promote the
secession of the province of
Quebec from the
rest of Canada.
25
Describe a
• power is divided among
levels of government
• constitution
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