Chapter 2
The United States and Canada
Shaped By History

Section 4: Growth, Settlement, and Independence in Canada

A. As You Read
Directions: As you read Section 4, complete the statements below.

1. Early in the settlement of North America, the French and British were rivals.

2. The Quebec Act gave French people in Quebec the right to speak French, practice their own religion, and follow their own customs.

3. After the American Revolution, Great Britain divided Canada into two colonies, Upper and Lower Canada.

4. Upper Canada is now called Ontario, while Lower Canada is now called Quebec.

5. In 1867, Canadians won the right to control their own government without a war.

6. After its "peaceful revolution," Canada saw years of growth and change.

7. Canadians entered World War I because they were still British subjects.

8. After World War II, Canadian factory goods found a ready market in Europe.

9. The new constitution of 1982 spelled out ways to respect French Canadian culture and concerns.

10. Changes in the Canadian constitution meant that Canada was completely independent.

 

B. Reviewing Key Terms
Directions: For each definition below, write the correct key term in the blank provided.

11. Speaking or using two languages bilingual

12. A self-governing area dominion