POLS 1400 Lecture 1: Sept. 17.doc
8 Dec 2014
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The evolution of the canadian state and the emergence of regionalism. What has been the key constitutional developments. What are the main features of the westminster parliamentary system. Wanted to maintain status-quo of the privileged. Wealthy kept the power, the poor remained the working class. There was democracy but the wealthy had the power. Key contributions: liberalism, concerned with universal human rights. Everyone is equal, free, and unalienable rights (led to the charter) Wanted quebec to be its own state (separatist) Women were not considered people, and didn"t have rights (ex: vote-1918) Women"s rights have played a key role in our perceptions about canada. Canadian federal gov"t was responsible for aboriginal affairs. Have not treated the first nations well. Know at least 2 to 3 points of each of the starred moments (will be on midterm)*** The french lost the war which created tension. Viewed as a counter reaction to the ideals of the american and french revolutions.
