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Why did the Americans revolt in 1775?
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Because they didn't agree with the monarchy. They wanted political representation, just trials, and constitutional rights.
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Where was the first attack in the Am. REV?
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The Americans attacked Montreal and Quebec city.
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Did the Americans succeed?
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No.
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What are the 3 things that saved Canada from losing the war of 1812?
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American military ineptness, french/Indian support, and napoleon being defeated.
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Why was the treaty of Paris created?
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To end the American revolution in 1783.
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What did the treaty of Ghent do?
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It ended the war of 1812.
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What did the war of 1812 do for Canada?
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Solidified the alliance of English, french, and natives. Also, gave us a distinct identity.
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Who were the loyalists made up of?
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They were made up of British immigrants, escaped slaves, and some Iroquois.
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3 peoples
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What happened to the loyalists?
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The loyalists became Canadiens.
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What's the Monroe doctrine?
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A doctrine that declares the Americas free of foreign influence. And that the US will act to prevent such influence.
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What is manifest destiny?
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The belief that America is ordained with a mission to cover North America
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What is American exceptionalism?
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Belief that the US can't be judged to the same standards as other countries.
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What was the 1867 confederation intended to do?
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Provide an effective defence against the American invasion, to create an economic union, and to deal with french-English political instability in Canada
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What are the 4 original provinces under the 1867 confederation?
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New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec
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What are the 3 elements in the American economic system?
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High tariffs (to protect domestic manufacturers), expanded transportation systems, and immigration to supply domestic markets.
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What is import substitution?
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When a country manufactures goods domestically, so they don't have to import products.
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Define regionalism
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Am individuals personal identification with a region
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Define regional alienation
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A sense of grievance based on the belief that Regional differences are not natural, but as a result from the actions of individuals or groups residing outside the region.
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Define Xenophobia
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Fear of what is strange
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When did Canada's initial immigration boom end?
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1913, cuz of ww1
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Why did English Canada view new immigrants as such a threat during the early 20th century?
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Canada was parochial and ethnocentric, and they were worried about the fragile economy
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What's the difference between the British and American's investment in Canada?
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The British invested in Canada's longterm economy (portfolio investment), and the Americans had a more direct investment, which involved the actual ownership of productive property.
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Name 3 products in Canada that America put money into.
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Automobiles, newsprint, petroleum
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What were some major positive impacts of world war 1?
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It changed Canada's international statistics, the infrastructure of gov't expanded, and accelerated social changes (women working)
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What were some negative impacts of world war 1 on Canada
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The conscription crisis, and slowed immigration,
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