Edward van der Griend Mr. Fitzpatrick CHI 4U1 November 14 2014 Negative Effects of the Fur Trade on the Aboriginals of Canada When Europeans first came to the New World‚ there was a language barrier between them and the aboriginals. To show peace‚ each side would trade some goods to create a bond between them and show that they can trust each other. The Europeans would trade tools and other European goods for furs from the Aboriginals. The Aboriginals needed the tools and the Europeans wanted the
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Class 1 (Relentless change pp. 1-14) Laying the foundations‚ 1805-1905 Introduction - Mid 19th century (1850’s) British north America was made up of ;United province of Canada ( modern day Quebec and Ontario)Nova scotia New Brunswick PEI Newfoundland Vancouver island - The interior contained 3 territories; 1)Ruperts land ( much of the north‚ all the area around the Hudson bay). 2)North west territories. 3) New Caledonia - The British north America act; * The act‚ also known as
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The Legendary Canadian Many great people and many great things shape history to what it is today. An example would be Adolf Hitler. Hitler was a great man but that does not mean what he did was essentially a great thing. Hitler helped in shaping the world’s history by causing World War 2. He was trying to shape the future as well because he wanted Germans to be the superior race. However there are good people who did good things to shape history. One specific person that comes to mind is Lester
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authors. Grade 12 Ontario students are becoming less familiar with writers that are from Canada. By having graduating Ontario students read only literature written by Canadian authors‚ they will get the opportunity to focus on Canadian culture‚ the age that the novels are studied‚ and the lack of multiculturalism shown in the works. It is clear that there needs to be change in the Canadian schooling curriculum to educate graduating students. Graduating students taking English in Ontario should only study
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The Micmac V.S. The Iroquois Although the Micmac and the Iroquois Confederacy are both Aboriginal groups‚ they have many differences as well as similarities. One area of such‚ is their traditional justice systems. Their governments and laws are in some ways similar‚ but in many ways different. The Micmac reside in what is now Nova Scotia‚ eastern New Brunswick‚ Prince Edward Island‚ and southern Gaspe. The territory was subdivided in to seven districts. Each of these districts contained family
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Sir John A. Macdonald is revered as the father figure of Canada‚ and in his day united various conflicting factions such as the Maritimes and French Canadians - a powerful force in creating a unified Canada. The political quagmire of the 1860s provided no encouragement for Macdonald’s unification goals‚ as the interests of Canada East and Canada West were paralyzed by incessant political dispute. The French and English blocs in the legislature could not agree on any matter and adding to Macdonald’s
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The Swensons and Engstroms in America Although no definitive explanation exists for William’s father‚ Charley Swenson‚ remaining in Sweden instead of emigrating with his parents and siblings‚ prospects of a sustainable livelihood accorded him by the inheritance of his father’s property suggests a plausible reason. Conversely‚ the rocky land of northern Gotland‚ hardly suitable for agriculture‚ provided an inhospitable environment for any farmer wishing to flourish.1 Nevertheless‚ perhaps with
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life forever. In 1966‚ in Paterson‚ New Jersey‚ Rubin “Hurricane” Carter was arrested for a triple homicide that he may or may not have committed. Lesra Martin a 16 year old boy from Bushwick‚ New York was living with his Canadian family in Toronto Ontario‚ Canada when Lesra read Rubin Carter’s story‚ and believed Rubin to be an innocent man. Lesra Martin was inspired by Rubin Carter’s story‚ he wrote Rubin a letter saying how much it inspired him and also explained his story‚ even went to visit
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Mustachio: Legendary sasquatch like mustache that roams the north country of the Muskokas in Ontario Canada. Two goof balls on a never ending search for Mustachio. Mustachio is a legendary myth to distract people from uncovering what it actually does which is solve the world crisis problems with science. Surrounding community protects location of Mustachio and leads 2 main characters on wild goose chases every week. Mustachio is an 8 foot tall mustache. How could you miss him? The
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journey‚ Bieber went from being a prepubescent boy with a passion for music to being one of the world’s most highest-paid celebrities with many active followers. Before the Call‚ Justin Bieber was born on March 1‚ 1994‚ in the small town of Stratford‚ Ontario‚ Canada. Due to his father’s absence as a child‚ Bieber was raised by a single mother. Ever since he was at a very young age‚ Bieber always had an interest in music. On his second birthday‚ Bieber’s mother gave him a drum set and‚ as he tells it‚
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