Unit 3 test Flashcards
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What is a political Deadlock? And this problem be solved with coalition?
A political deadlock is when neither sides are Able to secure a majority of votes ( A tie). This means no decisions can be made, Coalition solves this by choosing to set aside differences and come together.
Who was the leader of the clear grits?
George Brown who was pro confederation west Canada
Who was the leader of the conservatives?
John. A Macdonald Pro confederation From west Canada
Who was the leader of parti bleu?
George Etienne Cartier Pro Confederation from east Canada
Who was the leader of Parti Rouge?
Antoine Aime-Dorion who was con confederation from east Canada
What were some pros of confederation?
- Lead to the development of a railway that would go across the country ( Very expensive but more affordable with confederation)
- American attacks would be easier to fend off
- less political deadlocks
- easier trade
The Charlottetown confederation:
- From sept 1-9 in 1864
- Intended to talk about maritime(New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI, Canada east and west
- BNA Union was proposed by George Etienne and A. Macdonald
-Financial Arrangements were led by Alexander Galt - George Brown shared his vision on a united government
- continues in quebec
Quebec confederation:
- Oct 10-27 1864
- They focused on how it would be governed
- decided to use the bicameral system( Lower house would be elected body, represented by population, Upper house was represented by original ideas
- British Monarchy
- voted on before the delegates lft
London Confederation:
- Dec 1866-March 1867
- met with British official to finalize
- Bna act outlined guidelines
- Canada responsible for internal affairs and External for the British
- July 1867, New Brunswick, Quebec ,Nova Scotia, and Ontario came together
which Voices were not heard during the Confederation discussion? Why do you think that was the case?
Conversations did not have their voices heard during the confederation. British or French men, who were rich. Property of their fathers or husbands. First Nations and immigrants were disrespected and called uncivilized.
was the Robinson treaties good or bad for the indigenous, what was it about?
the purpose was to resolve the mica bay incident to stop miners from invading their land. Indigenous were paid to give up their land, the British created 24 Reserves “In trust” the British. They were still allowed to Hunt and Fish. This was bad because the British could take away the reserves and they would be left with no land.
Immigration:
-New country or a place permanently
- Asian Immigrants move to Canada
Homesteading:
-Act of dominion land
- Claiming A particular part of land
- used Sods for homes (soddies)
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- Building of railway
- Chinese Laborers doing danger jobs
- Many would die
North
- Metis against the government
- land without establishment of manitoba
What is quality of life?
Quality of Life: a term used to describe an individual or community’s well-being (positive or negative) in the following areas: emotional, interpersonal, material goods, self-development, physical health, social interactions, and human rights.
How can machines, like washing machines, help improve people’s quality of life? Why doesn’t everyone have washing machines?
Machines like Washing Machines allow people to save time on their chores to allow them more time to do other tasks. With more free time, people can do other productive things like educating themselves. Unfortunately, not everyone in the world can afford washing machines or might not even have water or electricity in their homes. They might not even have homes.
What does Gross Domestic Product Per Capita mean and how does it corelate to quality of life indicators like literacy and infant mortality rate?
Gross Domestic Product is the total value of goods and services a country makes. Basically, it means how much money a country has. Per Capita means per person. The higher GPD per
Capita corelates to high levels of literacy and lower levels of infant/maternal mortality. That means, the more money a country has, the higher the quality of life
What is a Population Pyramid?
A population pyramid is a type of graph that visually represents the population distribution of a country by gender and age. This graph is used by demographers to illustrate certain population characteristics of a country. It can be used as a tool to predict future population trends, as well as to help governments plan for future needs.
- How do we read population pyramids? Explain what each
of the labeled letters indicate.
(Left side, right side, Y-axis, X-axis)
a) (Left side) Male Population
b) (Right Side) Female Population
c) (Y-Axis) Age, in increments of 5 years (ex. 0-4)
d) (X-Axis) Amount of people (this graph is in %)
What does a population pyramid mean if it looks like an actually pyramid.
A pyramid shaped Population Pyramid means the country is a developing country. In a developing country there are often many children born (wide base) but it narrows as you move up, indicating many die before they reach old age (narrow top). This usually means the country has a lower quality of life.
What does a surf board shaped population pyramid mean?
A surf board shaped pyramid means that it is a developed country. A developed country usually has a stable or shrinking population (consistent shape) with a narrowing only at the top. This means the country has a high higher quality of life as most people live to an older age.
What’s the difference between a primary and secondary sector?
The difference is:
Primary Sector: A Primary Sector industry are those that harvest raw materials from the earth. Examples include Mining, Farming, Fishing, Forestry…
Secondary Sector: Secondary Sector industries are those that process raw materials into manufactured materials. They change the materials and add value. An example would be a fish processing plant, car factory or a hockey stick maker.
What is the difference between a tertiary and quaternary sector?
Tertiary Sector: A Tertiary Sector industry is service providing industries. They “do” things for people. Examples include working in a store, teachers, or doctors.
Quaternary Sector: A Quaternary Sector industry deals with knowledge and research. Examples include cancer research, Stock analysists…
