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22 Cards in this Set
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Canadiens |
French Canadians living in Quebec |
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Sovereign |
Being a self governing country |
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Assimilation |
The absorption of a smaller ethic group into a larger ethic 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 laws to be created. |
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Conscientious objector |
People who refuse to do government wants because they think it is wrong |
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Impressment |
American sailors being forced to work for the British navy against their will |
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Oligarchy |
A political system where power is held by a small group of people |
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Clergy reserves |
Large pieces of land given to the American church |
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Clergy reserves |
Large pieces of land given to the American church |
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Responsible government |
Politicians who are responsible because they have been elected by people |
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Patriates |
Radical reformers in the lower Canada (Quebec) rebellion |
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Coalition |
A temporary alliance between political parties |
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Coalition |
A temporary alliance between political parties |
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Free trade |
The exchange of trade between countries without tariffs or barriers |
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Coalition |
A temporary alliance between political parties |
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Free trade |
The exchange of trade between countries without tariffs or barriers |
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Cede |
To give up power or territory |
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Coalition |
A temporary alliance between political parties |
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Free trade |
The exchange of trade between countries without tariffs or barriers |
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Cede |
To give up power or territory |
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Elected assembly |
A place where politicians who have been elected make laws |
