Political Science 2230E Chapter 1: What is a Canadian? - Ajzenstat
8 Mar 2018
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John sanborn: people must love the constitution is order for them to uphold and respect. English resisted attempts upon its constitution because people respect it. Idea of unity between races was utopian -> impossible. Nationalism used to denote people whose feeling of common identity, rooted in shared history, and finds expression in a desire for self-determination. Cartier tried to unite canada to form one government -> many french and brits. Spoke to unite canada as one, speaking specially to french-canadians who opposed unity. All provinces should unite under one rule: everyone will have a voice. Did not understand new term "new nationality" (canadian) and thought would still be colonies and being united. Aim of french canadians is their nationality as it shields the institutions they hold most dear. French canadians rapidly increasing and taking english towns. French canadians have established themselves in commerce. Fc are expanding their education system and literature.
