CAN/AM relations Flashcards
Canada is an evolutionary country meaning…
evolutionary country (started as a colony, slowly achieved independence until 1982 when its constitution was patriated from Britain)
USA revolutionary…
revolutionary country (started as a colony, achieved independence quickly through the American revolution)
Mercantilism
An economic theory that the wealth of. a nation relies on its supply of capital
“the British are coming”
Paul revere
Sources of Power
1) ideational (soft) - realm of values/ideas/beliefs
2) material (hard) - count military power, some aspect of resources & systems of employment
3) inter - subjective (social/structural) - supported by social c
Way of thinking
Superpower- USA
Majorpower - China
Middle power - Canada
Immersion power - India
Mile stone for CAN/AM relations
1812/1867 - National Tariffs
1911 - Reciprocity (Free Trade)
1965 - Auto Pact
1988/94 - NAFTA (now USMCA)