HIST 152 Lecture Notes - Numbered Treaties, Church Attendance, Private Sphere
Document Summary
1867 canada was created: canada as a nation state. Canada was artificially created by a group of politicians supported by the home government in england. Did not exist in canada for canadians, they believed they were. The idea that everyone who shares a culture, language, religion you should have your own government. (who has a nation) evolves over time. Started in the 19th century as a idea, up until the 20th century. We do not except violence as a way of changing politics. Percentage of the population born in canada in 1871. Most people can trace the roots to british isle or french origin. French population in canada is generally born in canada. Aboriginal people, who"s population has be dramatically and drastically reduced since the first contact with europeans. By 1867 50-90% depopulation of aboriginal people. Small population of chinese on the west coast. Small population of africans on the east coast some irish.
