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15 Cards in this Set
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Canadiens |
The community of French Canadians living in Québec. |
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Sovereign |
Having the full and independent rights and responsibility of self-government. |
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Assimilation |
The absorption of a minoring group into the culture of a majority group. |
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Loyalidts |
Residents of the Thirteen Colonies who remained loyal to Britain during the American War of Independence. |
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Veto |
Th right to reject legislation and prevent it from passing. |
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Conscientious objectors |
People who refuse for ethical reasons to engage in state-supported actions such as war. |
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Impressment |
The forced service of American sailor 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 tracts of land given to the Anglican Church by the Canadian government. |
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Responsible government |
A system in which a government is accountable to an electorate through regular elections. |
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Patriotes |
Radical reformers in the rebellion of Lower Canada |
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Coalition |
A temporary alliance between political parties. |
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Free Trade |
The exchange of goods and services between countries without tariffs or other government intervention to control trade or protect domestic industries. |
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Cede |
To give up or surrender (land or power) |
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Elected assembly |
A place where politicians who have been elected make laws. |
