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19 Cards in this Set
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Canadiens |
French Canadians living in Quebec |
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Sovereign |
A self governing country |
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Assimilation |
The absorption of a smaller ethnic group into the culture of a bigger ethnic group |
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Loyalists |
British people who remained loyal to Britain in the American war of Independence |
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Veto |
The right to refuse to laws to be created |
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Conscientious objectors |
People who refuse to do what the government wants because they think it's wrong |
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Impressment |
The forced service of American sailors into the British Navy |
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Oligarchy |
A political system in which power is held by a small number of people |
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Clergy Reserves |
Large pieces of land given to the Anglican Church |
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Responsible Government |
People who are responsible because they are elected by people |
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Patriotes |
Radical reformers in the rebellion in lower Canada |
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Coalition |
A temporary alliance between political parties |
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Free Trade |
The exchange of trade between countries without tarrifs or barriers |
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Cede |
Give up power or territory |
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Elected Assembly |
A place where politicians who have been elected make laws |
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Responsible government |
Politicians who responsible because they have been elected by people |
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Partriotes |
Radical reformers in the Lower Canada ( Quebec ) Rebellion |
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Coalition |
A temporary alliance between political parties |
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Free Trade |
The exchange of trade between countries with tarrifs or barriers |
